Prepare now for Texas PDPM LTC success: Join us for this timely webinar
Big changes are coming to Medicaid payments for Texas Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), and we’re here to help you make sense of it all. Join us for the first session in our three-part series as we break down Texas’s new PDPM LTC payment model, set to take effect on Sept. 1, 2025.
In this session, our panel of experts will unpack the core components of PDPM LTC, explain what sets it apart from Medicare’s PDPM, and discuss what it all means for Medicaid reimbursement in Texas. We’ll also explore how respiratory therapy fits into the equation and share updates from ongoing discussions with state agencies about implementation challenges and unanswered questions.
What you’ll learn
PDPM LTC Essentials: Get a clear understanding of how the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) applies to Long-Term Care (LTC) Medicaid reimbursement in Texas.
Key Differences from Medicare PDPM: Learn what sets Texas’s model apart, including resident classification and how payments are structured.
Respiratory Therapy’s Role: See how respiratory therapy services factor into PDPM LTC and the benefits of a standardized online training approach.
Implementation Challenges & Updates: Hear the latest from discussions with Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) about what’s still pending.
This webinar—and the full series—will give you the insights and practical knowledge needed to navigate Texas’s new Medicaid payment system with confidence. Don’t miss it!
[Free webinar] Success Starts Here: What Texas SNFs Need to Know About PDPM LTC
Understanding the Essentials of PDPM LTC Medicaid Payment
Your speakers
Robert Douglas
VP, Revenue Integrity, Cross Healthcare Management
Kelly Roberts
VP, Clinical Reimbursement and Ancillary Services, Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Kelly is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 30 years of expertise in long-term care and clinical reimbursement. Her leadership has contributed to the expansion of Skilled Nursing Facilities with Creative Solutions in Healthcare from 16 to 160 while maintaining financial integrity and compliance excellence.
Director of Clinical Reimbursement, FCOS
Sherri is a recognized leader in SNF clinical reimbursement with over 30 years of LTC experience. She specializes in Medicare, Managed Care, and Texas Medicaid and has played a key role in shaping fair reimbursement policies. A founding member of the Texas Medicaid Coalition, she has also contributed to THCA councils and the TX HHS Advisory Panel for TX PDPM LTC Methodology.
Ethan Tayne
Quality Improvement Consultant
Ethan is an quality improvement consultant with 11 years of experience in SNF analytics from his time at SimpleLTC. He specializes in simplifying complex systems and data to help providers understand how metrics connect to outcomes. Ethan focuses on making regulatory requirements and performance data clear and actionable, enabling Texas SNFs to make informed decisions and improve care quality.
2 Comments on “[Free webinar] Success Starts Here: What Texas SNFs Need to Know About PDPM LTC”
I am eager to learn/implement new PDPM guidelines for Long Term Care.
Great – we’ll see you on the webinar!