If you are unable to see the message below,
click here to view.
|
| SPONSORED BY Post-Acute Care Forum is Going to Arizona! 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 Facility CMS releases proposed revisions to PASRR rule | CMS has released a proposed rule recommending revisions to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). PASRR is used to asses mental illness and intellectual disabilities processes among Medicaid-certified facilities, and ensures that residents are placed in facilities that are equipped for their needs. The rule proposes changes to admission assessments, resident screening requirements, resident … |
| |
Hospice CMS announces webinar on Hospice Item Set submission requirements | CMS announced a new webinar designed to provide an overview of the Hospice Item Set (HIS) and submission requirements. The webinar is scheduled to take place 2-3 p.m. EST on March 3, 2020. The webinar will cover a general overview of the Hospice Quality Reporting Program, CAHPS submission and exemptions, basic instructions for completing the … |
| |
Featured Product Monthly In-Service: February issue of CNA Training Advisor Understand how to create an environment of cultural diversity. 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 Facility PDPM exceeds CMS’ predictions in first billing cycle | PDPM recently completed the first billing cycle since its implementation in October. Data compiled by researchers at Z-CORE Analytics, LLC estimated the PDPM per diem rate for SNFs to be 5% more than CMS’ predictions. Researchers analyzed claims from more than 1,000 SNFs across 38 states and found that 91.5% of facilities had a higher … |
| |
Home Health Home health grouper updated to include new code for vaping-related disorders | Effective April 1, 2020, the CDC is implementing into the ICD-10-CM code set a new code for reporting vaping-related disorders. The code was created in response to recent occurrences of these disorders. The grouper contractor developed the new Home Health Grouper to accommodate this new code, effective for claim from dates on or after April … |
| |
PPS Alert for Long-Term Care Finding success under SNF VBP The SNF value-based purchasing (VBP) program began adjusting Medicare payments a little over a year ago, in October 2018. While the program is designed to provide incentives to SNFs, there are many factors that can cause facilities to flounder. | |
|
|
|