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CMS updates to Medicare manuals could impact reimbursement

In an MLN Matters article dated March 16, 2018, CMS instructed providers to make sure their billing staff are aware of changes made to Medicare manuals.

MedPAC — yet again — recommends 5% home health payment reductions

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) is once again recommending a 5% Medicare payment reduction for home health agencies.

CVS now offers new FDA-approved Shingles vaccine

Last year, the Food and Drug Administration approved Shingrix, a Shingles vaccine found to be more effective than Zostavax.

Overcome common hurdles and improve interdepartmental collaboration

If Collaboration isn’t on the tip of your staff’s tongue, it should be.

Reminder for hospices: Submit timely HIS and CAHPS data

To comply with the Hospice QRP (HQRP) requirements, hospices must successfully submit timely Hospice Item Set (HIS) and Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (Hospice CAHPS®) data.

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

Eight Medicare myths debunked for more accurate documentation

To reduce your facility’s risk of unwanted outcomes and ensure proper Medicare reimbursement for the type and number of skilled services provided, it’s essential to submit claims appropriately and in accordance with CMS’ skilled services regulations. Make sure you're not missing out on Medicare reimbursement by familiarizing yourself and your staff with these eight Medicare myths.

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Monthly In-Service: March issue of CNA Training Advisor

Dementia care: Nonpharmacological approaches to behavior management

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

Industry experts share case studies for interdepartmental collaboration

Four key actions for protecting your residents from theft

Budget Act of 2018: Leverage new opportunities for F2F, payment reform, and more

This should be at the top of facilities’ priority lists

QAPI: How to craft a robust, compliant performance improvement project

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Upcoming CMS Events

Wednesday, Tuesday, March 27, 1:30pm-3:00pm, ET - Hospice Quality Reporting Program Webinar

Wednesday, March 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm, ET - IMPACT Act Special Open Door Forum

Wednesday, March 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm, ET - Managing Transitions with Adults with Disabilities Webinar

Wednesday, April 4, 2:00pm-3:00pm, ET - Building Partnerships: Health Plans and Community-Based Organizations Webinar

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