The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) will begin Minimum Data Set (MDS) Exception Reviews for State Fiscal Year 2026 in mid-March, as required under Ohio Revised Code 5165.193. The reviews will be conducted by ODM’s vendor, Myers and Stauffer.
Nursing facilities selected for review will receive direct communication from Myers and Stauffer at least two days before the review begins. That notice will include the review format—such as on-site or remote—and the scheduled date.
To protect the privacy of participating facilities and preserve the integrity of the review process, ODM and the Bureau of Program Integrity will not release the names of facilities selected for review.