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Friday, September 20, 2019

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New Networking Event: Post-Acute Care Forum

This event is specifically designed for decision-makers at skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies (Manager, Director, Owners/Operators, or VP), who have projects in the pipeline and are actively sourcing solutions. Apply Here

Skilled Nursing Facilities

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Update

The new version of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual, v1.17.1 are effective October 1, 2019 and incorporates clarifications to existing coding and transmission policy; it also addresses clarifications and scenarios concerning complex areas. This version of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual incorporates clarifications to existing coding and transmission policy; it also addresses clarifications and scenarios …

Home Health

OIG report suggests CERT data could identify ‘high-risk’ home health agencies

A report from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) recommends using Comprehensive Error Rate Testing Data (CERT) to identify “high-risk” home health agencies to help reduce improper payments and agency error rates. CMS didn’t agree with the recommendation, however. Instead CMS points to CMS’ fraud prevention system, targeted …

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Monthly In-Service: September issue of CNA Training Advisor

Understand the plan of care. Get the latest issue to receive a new lesson plan, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs.

Skilled Nursing Facilities

Did you know? 2019 Revenue Integrity Symposium is this October

October 15-16, 2019 | Orlando, FL The Revenue Integrity Symposium is the can’t-miss event for revenue integrity, revenue cycle, and Medicare compliance education and high-level networking for acute and long-term care professionals. Learn from trusted experts with cutting-edge regulatory insight that will arm you with the tools you need to take 2020 by storm. By …

Post-Acute Care

2020 National Provider Enrollment Forum Speakers

We are seeking speakers to present at the 2020 National Provider Enrollment Forum, to be held April 19-22 in New Orleans at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Click here to view and complete the speaker application. Presenters must complete the application prior to the September 30 deadline. Accepted speakers and co-speakers receive free admission to …

PPS Alert for Long-Term Care

Quality of care: Resident activities in SNFs

It’s no surprise that SNF activities that engage residents with their peers and their community greatly affect their quality of life, but providing activities, as every SNF administrator knows, is also required.