July 30, 2020
Denied Claims due to Billing Codes
A new issue is affecting some inpatient hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) claims when an interrupted stay is billed at the end of the month. The system incorrectly assigns […]
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June 25, 2020
CMS has ended the waiver of Staffing Data
Effective Immediately: the CMS has made updates to the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System. Under the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket waiver, CMS waived the requirements […]
Read MoreMay 26, 2020
SNF Proposed Payment and Policy Changes for FY 2021
On April 10, CMS issued a proposed rule [CMS-1737-P] for FY 2021 that updates the Medicare payment rates and the quality programs for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). This proposed rule […]
Read MoreMay 18, 2020
CMS Guideline for Safely Reopening Nursing Homes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on May 18, 2020, issued guidance for state and local officials to ensure the safe reopening of nursing homes nationwide. The purpose of […]
Read MoreApril 14, 2020
On-Demand Webinar: Navigating the Healthcare Legislative Landscape due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
In this webinar, we are addressing how healthcare providers can navigate coronavirus response legislation and continue to be successful in serving patients. We will cover topics including: Legislative Highlights Healthcare […]
Read MoreMarch 23, 2020
CMS Announces Relief from the Quality Reporting Program in Response to COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is granting exceptions from reporting requirements and extensions for clinicians and providers participating in Medicare quality […]
Read MoreMarch 16, 2020
CMS: COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for SNFs
The Federal Department of Health and Human Services issued an updated memo on COVID-19 protocols from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official, David Wright. The memo states: Facilities […]
Read MoreOctober 10, 2019
Hospitals to Provide Skilled Nursing Quality Data at Discharge per New Rule
On September 29, 2019, CMS finalized a new rule focusing on the seamless exchange of patient information between health care settings by revising the discharge planning requirements that Hospitals and Home Health […]
Read MoreOctober 10, 2019
The Omnibus Burden Reduction (Conditions of Participation) Final Rule (CMS-3346-F)
The Omnibus Burden Reduction (Conditions of Participation) Final Rule (CMS-3346-F) was published on September 26, 2019. This rule finalizes the following provisions that were in the proposed rule changes. The […]
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2019
Blue & Co. PDPM HIPPS Rate Calculator
This calculator will compute the wage index adjusted individual daily rate and the cumulative total based upon paid SNF PDPM I/P Part A Medicare paid days for fiscal year 2020. […]
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