In this episode of Heart-to-Heart with HealthCap, Angie Szumlinski is joined by MDS expert Robin Hillier for Part 1 of our two-part deep dive into the MDS process. Robin shares how the MDS is used across care delivery, compliance, and reimbursement—and why coding accuracy and interdisciplinary collaboration are more critical than ever. Whether you're new to MDS or need a refresher, this episode offers foundational insights you won't want to miss. Robin has also created a free MDS Basics document to support your learning!