The next election will shape the future of long-term care—We need every member engaged

Audience: All members

Candidates talk about affordability, healthcare, public safety, education, and taxes. Yet one issue that affects nearly every Minnesota family continues to receive far too little attention: how we will care for our rapidly growing aging population. read more

New MDH & Stratis Health toolkit supports assisted living and home care providers

Audience: Assisted living & home care providers

Last week, Stratis Health and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) hosted a webinar introducing the new Assisted Living and Home Care Provider Licensing and Regulation Support Toolkit, now available on the MDH website. read more

Safety alert—Two more Adult Portable Bed Rails recalled

Audience: All providers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued recalls for two adult portable bed rail products due to serious safety hazards, including entrapment and risk of death by asphyxiation. read more

CMS releases draft of the Medicare Physician Rule for CY2027

Audience: All members

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the draft Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule for CY2027 on July 16, 2026. read more

NCAL announces Leader of the Year Award

Audience: All members

The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Leader of the Year Award recognizes outstanding innovation, achievement, and capabilities in their provision of high-quality person-centered care in a service-oriented culture in an assisted living community. read more

Assisted Living Top-Line report is now available

Audience: Housing and home care providers

The 2nd quarter 2026 Assisted Living Top-Line is (a LTC Trend Tracker℠ publication) is available for participating organizations. read more

Health Services Executive (HSE)

Audience: All members

As Minnesota's long-term care workforce continues to evolve, developing leaders with broad knowledge across the continuum of care is becoming increasingly important. read more

Meet the board—Jean Cole

Audience: All members

For Jean Cole, National Director of Skilled Operations at The Goodman Group, long-term care has always been about people. read more

Welcome Care Providers of Minnesota’s new members

Audience: All members

Please join Care Providers of Minnesota in giving the following providers a warm welcome into membership. read more

Service Corporation highlight— RxPulseSolutions

Audience: All members

Care Providers of Minnesota and RxPulseSolutions are partnering to bring members an exclusive opportunity to streamline compliance, save time, and protect financial outcomes across all care settings. read more

Call for nominations—2027 Board of Directors

Audience: All members

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Care Providers of Minnesota Board of Directors! We invite you to nominate yourself or another qualified member to serve on the Board. read more

CMS announces Risk Based Survey process

Audience: SNF/ NF providers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that a new Risk-Based Survey (RBS) approach will roll out nationwide beginning September 8, 2026, one of the most significant changes to the federal survey process in years. read more

Provider feedback on MDH surveys and investigations—June 2026 results

Audience: All providers

In June, MDH completed 243 surveys and investigations, yet only 29 providers submitted a feedback questionnaire. read more

DHS training on HCBS provider signature on Support Plan requirement

Audience: Housing and home care providers

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has updated the support plan signature policy and resources to align with federal requirements. read more

Assisted living survey tip—Leadership is the foundation for better outcomes

Audience: Assisted living providers

As assisted living providers continue to focus on survey readiness and quality outcomes, it is important to remember that successful outcomes are built long before a surveyor walks through the door. read more

CDC SimpleReport ending August 31—Prepare now for new COVID-19 reporting process

Audience: Assisted living providers

If your assisted living community uses CDC SimpleReport to report COVID-19 test results, it's time to prepare for a change. read more

The importance of complete, detailed facility reported incident and MAARC Reports

Audience: SNF/ NF providers

When suspected maltreatment occurs in a licensed facility, the quality of the initial report can shape everything that follows—how quickly a vulnerable adult is protected, how the investigation unfolds, and how the facility's own response is judged. read more