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Rates unchanged for outsourced coders amid fierce industry competition

Coders working for outsourced coding companies probably haven’t received a salary increase in quite a while. That’s according to DecisionHealth’s 2018 Home Health Coders’ Salary Survey, which drew 322 respondents.

Seven children die after virus in skilled nursing and rehab facility

Seven children have died from adenovirus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell, New Jersey.

According to CNN, the health department was notified of the illness at the facility on October 9, and letters were sent to parents October 19. The children affected were medically fragile and have severely compromised immune system. There are more patients who are currently sick with the virus.

JAMA addresses issues with elder abuse screening

In editorials in this week’s issue of JAMA, authors discussed the need for more research in developing better screening tools for discovering instances of elder abuse.

CMS releases 2019 Medicare Parts A&B premiums and deductibles

On October 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2019 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs.

MACs to hold two webinars about referrals and documentation

Part A/B and home health Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are collaborating to hold two webinars Dec. 12 about home health referrals and clinical documentation requirements.

Next week! Final Countdown to OASIS-D: Key Steps to Survive the Changes

During this 90-minute webcast, OASIS expert and therapist, Arlynn Hansell, PT, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, COS-C, will help prepare your agency for the changes with OASIS-D.

Next month: Only $59! Reducing Readmissions to Meet SNF VBP Requirements

As of October 1, 2018, the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Value-Based Purchasing Program (VBP) rewards SNFs with incentive payments for the quality of care they deliver to their Medicare beneficiaries- with particular incentives for reducing hospital readmissions. To avoid negative payment adjustments, facilities must have practical strategies in place to meet the program’s requirements.

During this 60-minute webinar, expert speaker Reginald M. Hislop III, PhD, Managing Partner and CEO of H2 Healthcare, LLC, will review requirements of the SNF VBP and help providers implement strategies to meet the SNF 30-day all-cause readmission measure. He will also identify solutions for key elements that cause readmissions, including balancing shorter lengths of stay with quality care under the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Audience members will have the opportunity to submit questions to be answered live by Hislop after the show

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

Quality improvement: The role of infection control

Three key elements of an effective infection control program are: surveillance, prevention, and control of infection. The agency’s QI program plays an important role in all of these elements.

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Monthly In-Service: October issue of CNA Training Advisor

Seizures and Strokes

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

Don’t Get Spooked About Coding Complex Shoulder and Elbow Fractures

Final Countdown to OASIS-D: Key Steps to Survive the Changes

Implementing an Effective Dementia Program in Long-Term Care

Home Health Payment Rule: PDGM Is Coming

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