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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
 
 
 

 

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Connecting leaders: Home Health Virtual Event

 

Connect with other home care agency leaders and receive strategies for continued response to COVID-19 while also adapting to PDGM at the Connecting Leaders: Home Health Virtual Event.

 
 
 

Skilled Nursing Facility

HHS expands coverage for point-of-care COVID-19 testing at SNFs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced August 31 the expanded use of rapid point-of-care antigen tests at SNFs under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act). Previously, some states banned the use of rapid point-of-care antigen tests at SNFs, but the new guidance from HHS overrules state bans. “This PREP …
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Home Health

CMS releases additional FAQs on COVID-19 relief payments
CMS released additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Medicare providers regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Provider Relief fund and Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program payments. These are also commonly referred to as “coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) relief payments.” These FAQs cover how to report provider relief fund payments, uninsured charges …
 
 
 

Featured Event

Provider Enrollment Virtual Summit

Connect with industry experts and provider enrollment specialists around the country at the Provider Enrollment Virtual Summit!

 
 
 

Post-Acute Advisor Podcast
 

SNF FY2021 Final Payment Rule with Reta Underwood
Long-term care Reta Underwood gives us the highlights on the finalized SNF FY2021 payment rule from CMS. Subscribe on SoundCloud, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Post-Acute Advisor · SNF FY2021 Final Payment Rule with Reta Underwood
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Events Calendar

 

September 15-16, 2020 | Connecting leaders: Home Health Virtual Event

October 6, 2020 | Home Health NOW (Virtual)