If your facility is like many others across the country, your CMS 5-Star rating just took a negative hit. Read on to learn the details behind why this change happened, and how you can take proactive measures to improve your 5-Star rating. On July 1, 2016, CMS made some significant changes to the … Read More
SimpleLTC is now a part of Briggs Healthcare
Today SimpleLTC and Briggs Healthcare jointly announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Briggs will acquire SimpleLTC. As a wholly owned subsidiary, SimpleLTC will fully maintain its brand, employees and product growth strategies. Founded in 2003, SimpleLTC offers software products that help long-term care providers simplify data … Read More
Texas providers: Share your PASRR success stories
Why PASRR: Share your success story! Because the work you do with PASRR and PL1 processes is important, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is asking Texas providers to share success stories related to PASRR. Why is PASRR important? As a Texas long-term care provider, the screening you do (PL1) … Read More
DADS announces new Texas PASRR enhancements effective Aug. 26, 2016
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has just release new information regarding upcoming Texas PASRR changes. The new enhancements take effect Aug. 26, 2016, and primarily affect the time allowed to perform updates to PL1 screening and IDT meeting documentation requirements. Please see the details, as provided by … Read More