Minnesota needs a long-term care infrastructure plan—Before the crisis arrives 

Audience: All members

Too often, the conversation is reduced to a “nursing home problem,” as though nursing homes were a single product or as though every older Minnesotan will need the same kind of care. That is not how aging works, and it is not how Minnesota’s long-term care system works. read more

In case you missed it—Fire safety from plan to practice 

Audience: Assisted living providers

Did you miss the September 17 presentation, Facility Specific Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan: From Plan to Practice, presented by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Stratis Health? read more

Get your CNAs registered for a Medication Aide (TMA) class—Funded by Workforce Connections!

Audience: All members

Care Providers of Minnesota is excited to share that Workforce Connections will fully fund Medication Aide (TMA) training for eligible Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) employed by our member facilities! read more

Vote!  

Audience: All members

Coming up on Tuesday, November 3rd, Minnesota will have one of the largest elections this decade. Many disregard midterm elections in the shadow of presidential elections, but this year is different. read more

Welcome Megan Petersen to CPM!

Audience: All members

A storyteller and communications strategist at heart, Megan believes in the power of writing to create positive change, and she's bringing that passion to our work on behalf of Minnesota's long-term care community. read more

Attend Delivery Solutions 26—The Gold Quality Award: How to, tools & resources  

Audience: All members

This session will focus on helping organizations prepare a Gold Quality Award application and understand how they can leverage the criteria for organizational success. read more

Connect with your state legislators before the 2027 session 

Audience: All members

After last year’s proposals for cuts, it’s impossible to reach staffing ratios, and increased regulatory burdens, it’s more important than ever to connect with the politicians who represent us and make sure they understand the existing and potential consequences of their actions. read more

MN HIMSS and Minnesota e-Health Initiative virtual webinar series registration open

Audience: All members

Registration for the 2026 HIMSS MN Chapter and Minnesota e-Health Initiative virtual series is open. read more

DEED—Workforce Wednesday on youth employment

Audience: All members

With high schools and businesses providing structured support and opportunities, career pathways empower youth to navigate the complexities of the job market and achieve their goals with community support. read more

CMS released FY2025 SNF PEPPER 

Audience: SNF providers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the FY 2025 Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) for skilled nursing facilities (SNF). read more

Overview of Medicaid eligibility changes presented by DHS 

Audience: All members

The Minnesota Department of Human Services presented an update on the implementation of H.R. 1 at the September 17, 2026, Provider Roundtable meeting. read more

Dakota County hosts meeting to discuss Medicaid application processing

Audience: All members

On September 21, 2026, Care Providers of Minnesota members and staff met with officials from Dakota County to discuss how to improve Medicaid financial eligibility determinations as well as how providers and Dakota County could work better together. read more

Two important vaccine protocol resources available for 2026-27 influenza season  

Audience: All members

As flu season approaches, two new resources are available to help skilled nursing and assisted living providers prepare. read more

Time to review Dementia training requirements—National Alzheimer’s Awareness Day

Audience: All members

World Alzheimer's Day, observed each September 21, raises global awareness of Alzheimer's and other dementias while honoring those living with them and the families and caregivers who support them. read more