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CMS change requests affect hospice

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two change requests affecting hospices, CR 9932 and CR 9862.

Care area triggers, the CAA process, and how they help the IDT

What is a care area trigger? Certain single MDS items can trigger a care area. Some care areas are triggered by comparing responses entered on the previous MDS to the present MDS. Care area triggers (CAT) alert the assessors to potential problems/needs/strengths. The triggers also direct the assessor to conduct assessment activities. Triggered CAAs must be completed even if the same CAA triggered on the previous comprehensive MDS. All triggering care areas are available on the MDS 3.0 item set except for...

Testing window for SLCC’s assisted living executive director exam open now!

The March – May testing window for individuals who want to register to take the assisted living executive director exam is currently open.

How do electronic health records fit into long-term care?

Though long-term care (LTC) facilities are not eligible for direct funding for electronic health records (EHR) under the meaningful use program, EHRs are gaining popularity in these settings. Adoptions of EHRs in LTC can reduce medication-related errors, improve clinical documentation, and better coordinate information exchange between healthcare settings, leading to improved resident-centered care.

Prepare for Pre-Claim Review Demonstration no matter what: No guarantees PCR will quit before it comes to your state

Medicare’s Pre-Claim Review Demonstration (PCR) rollout has been anything but smooth, with a huge denial rate and complaints about paperwork and filing headaches. The pilot has been so difficult, in fact, that some officials hope the new federal administration will abandon the program altogether.

PBJ updates make it easier for providers to submit hire, termination, and rehire information

On February 17, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two updates to the Payroll-Based Journal, making it easier for providers to submit hire, termination, and rehire information for employees without receiving errors.

Product Spotlight

Medicare Boot Camp®—Long-Term Care Version

HCPro's Medicare Boot Camp®—Long-Term Care Version covers the latest Medicare rules and regulations so that you can help your facility provide quality resident care, document successfully, bill appropriately for services, and prevent payment denials. Medicare Boot Camp—Long-Term Care Version follows a Medicare patient from preadmission through discharge, addressing the function of each department, and uncovering the pitfalls along the way.

Upcoming CMS Events

Wednesday, March 15, 1:30pm-3:00pm ET - Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program: SNF VBP: Understanding Your Facility’s Confidential Feedback Report Call

Tuesday, March 21, 1:30pm-3:00pm ET - National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI Call: Dementia Care in Nursing Homes

Thursday, March 23, 2:00pm-3:00pm ET - Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum

Wednesday, May 10 - Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plan Spring Conference & Webcast

Thursday, May 11 - Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Audit & Enforcement Conference & Webcast

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