July 30, 2019
CMS Update July 16, 2019
On July 16, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Proposed Rule to reform the Medicare and Medicaid long-term care requirements that would provide changes and delay […]
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July 1, 2019
Webinar Recording: Optimal Opportunities in PDPM
Ever-changing regulations have brought new challenges and opportunities to Skilled Nursing Facilities. In this webinar, we explore key changes that are occurring and how to transform challenges into opportunities. Areas […]
Read MoreJuly 1, 2019
New Requirements for Indiana Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
A new Indiana law effective July 1, 2019, requires additional written disclosures and care planning to prospective residents. The law requires that health facilities provide a written disclosure to each […]
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
CMS Proposed Rule for Updates to PDPM, QRP, & VBP for FY 2020
CMS issued proposed rule on April 25, 2019, with updates to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and the Value Based Purchasing Program (VBP) for fiscal year […]
Read MoreMay 1, 2019
Swing Beds: Medicare Regulatory and Program Changes You Need to Know
Swing Bed Groundwork must be in place. CAH and PPS swing bed programs need to understand the reason behind the initiation of swing beds and the reliance on understanding skilled […]
Read MoreApril 12, 2019
Five Star and Nursing Home Compare Changes Clarified
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum, about changes to the Five-Star Rating system on Nursing Home Compare that will go into effect in April 2019. CMS […]
Read MoreMarch 11, 2019
CMS Improvements to Nursing Home Compare in April 2019
On March 5, CMS announced updates coming in April 2019 to Nursing Home Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System. Per CMS, these changes will strengthen the tool for consumers […]
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2019
Are you ready for the transition to PDPM?
In less than nine short months the RUG-IV payment system will be replaced by the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Did you know? RUG-IV payment system ends on September 30, 2019. […]
Read MoreAugust 6, 2018
Kentucky Nursing Home Operators’ Challenge With Lawsuits Is Ongoing
Significant dollar amounts have been recently awarded to those who have filed lawsuits against providers. Kentucky does not have a limit (cap) for the dollar amount for damages that one […]
Read MoreMarch 6, 2018
MIPS Reporting Deadlines Are Almost Here!
Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your data for the 2017 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance period. Now is the time to act. The key dates are: […]
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