Private Duty

Pros and Cons of Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations

The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine’s arrival has provided a ray of sunshine for employers hoping for a better 2021. But it also raised a slew of questions: How long until my workforce has access to it? Can I require all employees to be vaccinated? What if an individual worker refuses? Let’s look at the reasoning behind …

Home Health

Review your demographic data as CMS plans system changes

CMS is transitioning to a new data source for a demographic data for all home health agencies and other post-acute providers. The demographic data include such items as the provider name, provider-mailing address, provider physical address, state and ZIP code, according to a notice on February 10. Demographic data are displayed on the Provider and …

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Protect your SNF Against Lawsuits

Join attorneys Sean Fahey and Todd Selby as they discuss methods to protect your SNF against lawsuits. Join us on March 15th on an upcoming webinar for a deeper dive on the topic. Register here. Listen on SoundCloud Listen on iTunes Connect Listen on Spotify

Skilled Nursing Facility

CMS offers support to Texas SNFs during winter storms

The state of Texas has been devastated in recent weeks by a winter storm that has led to freezing weather, and state-wide rolling blackouts. In an attempt to offer support to SNFs affected by the winter storm, CMS is offering support in the following areas: Medical equipment and supplies replacements: Under the COVID-19 waivers, CMS …

Home Health

RAP issue will require new step from agencies to avoid claim denial

Agencies are receiving new guidance from Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to address one of several issues that have caused erroneously rejected RAPs and claims since the start of the year. For second period RAPs that have been submitted early, as allowed under the new RAP rules, you will want to make sure the 0023 line …

PPS Alert for Long-Term Care

Promoting a healthy heart

Heart disease is an epidemic across the world, and the elderly population is especially vulnerable. It’s essential that SNF staff recognize the signs of an unhealthy heart and promote heart health through diet and exercise.