When will RCS-1 become a fact of life? How will it affect SNF payments and workflow? Skilled nursing facilities may soon understand what kind of Medicare Part A payment reform is on the horizon and when it will begin. Last May, CMS signaled it is working on the Resident Classification … Read More
Gotchas to watch for in PBJ audits
PBJ Audits are a key part of the Staffing Five Star methodology going forward based on the details shared by CMS with State Survey Agency Directors on how they will use Payroll-Based Journal data for Staffing Five Star measures. Download the full memo here. Here’s what to watch for in preparing your PBJ … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Texas STAR+PLUS: We need to see your credentials!
Attention Texas providers! New STAR+PLUS MCO credentialing requirements take effect Apr. 1, 2018. Is your SNF organization ready? If you’re not sure, you need this webinar. Beginning Apr. 1, 2018, all Texas nursing facilities must comply with new STAR+PLUS credentialing requirements, with a deadline of the MCOs credentialing all current facilities by … Read More
A better way to predict rehospitalization
Just looking at SNF resident symptoms and risk factors is not enough to predict rehospitalization, according to a recent independent study. The research, funded by the CMS Innovation Center, was designed to help SNFs and hospitals understand why long-term care residents are rehospitalized. Diagnoses such as heart failure or urinary … Read More
2018 Texas PASRR training from HHS – register now!
Again for 2018, SimpleLTC has worked with Texas Healthcare and Human Services (HHS) to schedule a series of PASRR training webinars for Texas nursing facilities Each one-hour webinar — known as a PASRR Technical Assistance Call (PTAC) — provides detailed information regarding the latest PASRR issues affecting Texas skilled nursing facilities. … Read More