C-Suite Financial Solutions Virtual Summit – Recorded Session-C-Suite Financial Solutions Virtual Summit

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Tracy Moorhead, CEO of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (APACN), introduced the organization's mission to support nearly 20,000 post-acute care nurses across 7,000 facilities with education, certification, and resources aimed at improving care quality. APACN offers four certifications and various support tools, including the “QM at a Glance” quality measure tool. Their recent research, led by health economics firm Dobson DiVanzo, shows that facilities employing APACN-certified individuals consistently achieve better CMS star ratings and quality measures, higher census, fewer civil monetary penalties, and reduced denied claims, translating to significant financial benefits.<br /><br />The summit included presentations from partners such as SmartLynx, demonstrating their integrated workforce management system designed to optimize staffing and improve five-star ratings; SimpliScreen, showcasing NTA Hunter, a software tool that assists MDS coordinators in coding and improving reimbursement accuracy; and Celtic Consulting, providing operational, clinical, and financial support focused on PDPM transitions and managed care optimization.<br /><br />APACN members shared testimonials affirming the positive impact of certification and tools on clinical quality, staff education, retention, and financial outcomes. APACN’s Curriculum Development Specialist, Jessie McGill, highlighted the complexity of federal quality measure programs and presented the QM Survival Guide as a comprehensive resource helping facilities navigate and improve quality metrics.<br /><br />The event emphasized education’s role in addressing current challenges in staffing shortages, turnover, and regulatory pressures. APACN’s certifications and resources were promoted as essential investments that enhance staff satisfaction, patient care, quality outcomes, and revenue, offering a proven value proposition for C-suite financial leaders in post-acute care facilities.

Keywords

APACN

post-acute care nursing

Tracy Moorhead

certification

quality measures

CMS star ratings

Dobson DiVanzo

SmartLynx

workforce management

SimpliScreen

NTA Hunter

MDS coordinators

Celtic Consulting

PDPM transitions

QM Survival Guide