Course Description:

The Skilled Nursing Facility Value‑Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) program continues to evolve, placing increasing emphasis on quality outcomes and staffing stability. This session provides an overview of the SNF VBP program, including current measures, scoring methodology, financial incentives, and the impact on Medicare reimbursement. Participants will learn how CMS evaluates performance, and strategies to improve their VBP results.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the purpose and structure of the VBP program.

2. Identify the current VBP measures.

3. Describe how scoring, ranking, and payment adjustments are calculated.

4. Understand how to interpret facility level VBP report to evaluate performance trends and financial implications.

5. Apply strategies to improve VBP performance.