After 20 years, will Congress finally repeal the Medicare Part B therapy caps? How will this affect SNF reimbursement and workflow? SNF operators know that the Part B Therapy Cap has been a constant problem and worry for patients. Congress is gearing up to repeal it in the final weeks … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Preparing for the new survey process (and new F-tags!)
CMS will implement a new survey process starting in November 2017, which means F-Tags as we know them now are going away. Beginning Nov. 28, 2017, all states will see a different kind of survey, a new computer-based process designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both Traditional and … Read More
[On-demand webinars] QRP and MDS updates: 2017 and beyond
It’s almost Oct. 1 and more changes from CMS are upon us! SimpleLTC recently hosted two webinars (Sept. 19 and Sept. 26) that were our most popular live training events yet. Nearly 4,000 people joined us to learn the latest MDS 3.0 changes from one of the nation’s leading experts. … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Administering the PHQ-9 and maximizing identification of depression
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Properly assessing and reporting depression is critical to both resident well-being and facility reimbursement. Up to 60% of residents in a skilled nursing setting exhibit some type of depressive symptoms, but depression frequently remains undetected and untreated. Not only that, improper assessment of depression can have direct financial impact, with reimbursement … Read More
[On-demand webinar] The RoPs are here! Are you ready for Phase 2?
The webinar details the latest information on new Requirements of Participation (RoPs), which became effective Nov. 28, 2016. Since Phase 1 was introduced, a number of changes have occurred and Phase 2 is almost upon us! This training covers details of Phase 2, helping you understand where RoPs have been … Read More