It’s been less than three years since our “Falling Stars” blog post announced that CMS Five-Star ratings were dropping industry-wide. Get ready — it’s about to happen again and at a larger scale. Read on to learn what CMS just changed and how you can take proactive measures to maximize … Read More
[On-demand webinar] It takes a village: The team approach to PDPM
“The best webinar on PDPM so far.” — Webinar attendee As providers struggle to prepare for the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), much of the focus has been on practices, procedures and reimbursement. What’s missing in most PDPM preparations, however, is a multidisciplinary team strategy. By integrating a team approach … Read More
[On-demand PASRR Webinar] New Habilitation Coordinator role, PCSP guidance, Form 1012 and more
Attention Texas SNFs: Effective July 7, 2019, a new Local Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authority (LIDDA) role will be added for individuals eligible for PASRR services. The Habilitation Coordinator role is designed to maximize resources in the planning and delivery of PASRR Specialized Services to people with ID or DD. Register … Read More
QIES maintenance right before PBJ deadline
CMS announced QIES will be down three consecutive weekends. This impacts both MDS and PBJ submissions and comes right before the Feb 14 PBJ deadline. The QIES maintenance will happen over the next three weekends: Friday, 1/25 (6 PM ET) – Sunday, 1/27 (6 PM ET) Sunday, 2/3 (6 AM-6 … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Last chance for PCSP form training
From Jan. 11–22, Texas HHS sponsored a series of statewide training events on the new PCSP form. This training is important for all Texas SNFs and mandatory for all Local Authority (LA) staff who work with PASRR. If you were unable to attend the live PCSP training sessions, HHS is … Read More