Rainmakers Wins CMS MDS Contract to Advance Nursing Home Assessment Standards
September 17, 2025 – Phoenix, Arizona – Rainmakers Strategic Solutions LLC (Rainmakers) announced today that it was awarded a 3-year contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User’s Manual.
Under this contract, Rainmakers will work closely with CMS and its partners to ensure timely and accurate updates to the MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual. The work includes managing document revisions, incorporating new guidance, and supporting training for state coordinators and providers. These updates play a critical role in nursing home assessments and directly impact the calculation of quality measures.
“This work is at the heart of improving quality care and consistency for nursing home residents,” said Denise Rainey, Rainmakers President and CEO. “We’re honored to contribute to CMS’s mission and proud of our team’s role in shaping tools that support better outcomes for residents.”
The contract was awarded via the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
About Rainmakers Strategic Solutions LLC
Rainmaker Strategic Solutions is a certified 8(a), economically disadvantaged woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2008. We specialize in training, stakeholder engagement, meeting and event management, healthcare quality, and program management to deliver innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our federal government clients. Our growing team of employees across 22+ states includes pharmacists, nurses, public health professionals, certified government meeting planners and a team of professionals. Committed to excellence, we excel in enhancing processes, addressing client needs, and consistently exceeding client expectations. For more information, visit www.rainmakerssolutions.com or connect with us on our social media channels.
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