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CMS releases updates to billing for flu vaccine

Flu season is August to April. Make sure you’re prepared to start billing for the influenza virus vaccine by staying up to date on the latest code and payment allowance updates.

California governor signs ALF emergency preparedness bill

A measure designed to boost emergency preparedness for assisted living communities was recently signed by California Governor Brown and will take effect January 1, 2019.

FDA warns about feeding tube misconnections

In a letter to manufacturers, healthcare professionals and purchasers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned of possible misconnections with enteral devices. The letter states that since 2011, 2 deaths, 24 serious injuries, and 32 device malfunctions related to these misconnections have occurred.

Reconsideration requests under quality reporting program now electronic-only

Agencies looking to have a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) reconsider the decision to reduce the agency’s annual payment update over noncompliance with the home health quality reporting program (HHQRP) now have only one option: to submit the request letter electronically.

CMS adds targeted probe and educate to the Medicare program integrity manual

CMS has issued a change request to add a targeted probe and educate sub-section to the Medicare program integrity manual.

New in the September issue of PPS Alert for Long-Term Care...

Q&A: Ready or Not: PDPM is Here

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Monthly In-Service: September issue of CNA Training Advisor

Lifting and transferring

Click here to receive a new lesson plan every month, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs.

Education and Training Tools

SNF Final Rule: Prepare for PDPM

Survive the Next Generation of Pre-Claim Reviews: Here’s What to Know

Compliance Checkup With the Revised Home Health CoPs

Attend the Private Duty National Conference & Expo

Implementing an Effective Dementia Program in Long-Term Care

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