2026 Reimbursement Collaborative: Strategic Solutions for QIP and PDPM Success - QAPI in Action – Using Performance Improvement to Drive Reimbursement

May 21, 2026 | Live Webinar 

Through the LeadingAge Ohio Reimbursement Collaborative, we help providers prove that it's not only possible to achieve high quality ratings and strong reimbursement, but also strategic. High quality and high case mix aren’t mutually exclusive. This collaborative shows how aligning core strategies can strengthen both, because quality and reimbursement should work hand in hand. Additionally, LeadingAge Ohio is excited to share that participants will meet the new Ohio Administrative Code language for the Nursing Home Quality Initiative found in Chapter 173-60 of the OAC by participating in this collaborative. 

The Reimbursement Collaborative will support nursing homes in responding to Ohio’s changes in Medicaid reimbursement. This collaborative will focus on aligning strategies that impact both quality performance and reimbursement outcomes. Each session will help participants identify where QIP measures and PDPM classifications intersect and how system-level changes can drive improvement across both. Participants will also receive facility-specific QIP and PDPM reports to guide data-driven decision-making throughout the series.

This session will take a deeper dive into missed opportunities revealed through current facility reports and MDS data. Participants will learn how to interpret key indicators, recognize patterns that signal system breakdowns, and identify gaps that affect quality, reimbursement, and workflow reliability. The session will emphasize how real-time data can guide targeted improvements and support proactive decision-making, while also reinforcing how quality improvement work fosters a workforce culture of shared ownership—one in which staff feel their contributions matter and are more likely to stay with the organization.

Continuing Education 

1.0 clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion. 

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form.

 LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Supports; Operations; Environment and Quality; Leadership and Strategy. 

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

Learners have 10 days from live webinar date to complete course, including obtaining education certificate.