CMS publishes corrections to RUG-IV federal per diem rates & MDS item in SNF PPS final rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the summary of errors published in the FY2019 SNF PPS final rule.

CGS to hold webinar about RAPs

Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) CGS is holding a webinar 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST Nov. 15 to discuss a transmittal that provides instructions to MACs about monitoring home health agencies’ misuse of requests for anticipated payment (RAPs).

CMS posts training materials for OASIS-D webinars

CMS has posted training materials — including the answers to knowledge checks — for the OASIS-D webinars it held in late August and early September.

Yale studies approach to patient-centered care that involved a critical conversation with patients

Researchers at Yale, New York University School of Medicine, and Baylor College of Medicine recently studied an approach to patient-centered care that involves tailoring healthcare of seniors to senior’s desires.

Only $59! SNF Final Rule Webinar

CMS’ final rule, effective in October 2019, is a major overhaul for the long-term care industry, including SNFs. To survive, stakeholders must understand how reimbursement will work and how their facilities will need to function.

CMS posts hospice quality reporting program quick reference guide

CMS has recently posted a two-page “Hospice Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Quick Reference Guide” that includes frequently asked questions, information about the quality reporting program help desks and helpful links to additional resources about quality reporting.