Accurate coding has always been a key foundation for maximizing reimbursement. Success under PDPM will require more than just accuracy, however. To achieve long-term PDPM success, you’ll need to implement some essential PDPM coding practices at your facility. Want to optimize your coding practices before PDPM becomes a reality on … Read More
CMS did it again! Here’s why your star rating just dropped…again
As we discussed in our recent Falling Stars blog post, CMS has adopted an aggressive approach in managing the Five-Star Quality Rating System. Their overall goal is to realign the star rating calculations and provide a more accurate overall rating system for SNFs. As our article mentioned, going forward CMS … Read More
[On-demand webinar] PDPM in the real world: Solutions and case studies
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn practical, real-world tips for PDPM preparation. By now you know “what” and “why” of the new Patient-Driven Payment Model, but what about the “how”? How can you ensure accurate diagnoses, manage changing per-diem rates and avoid the specter of audits? How can you … Read More
Forecast PDPM reimbursement with SimpleAnalyzer™
With the powerful new PDPM tools built into SimpleAnalyzer™, you can leverage the clinical intelligence within your MDS data to prepare for success under the new patient-driven payment model. The new PDPM functionality in SimpleAnalyzer™ allows you to: Forecast and track PDPM reimbursement levels over time Explore and optimize the … Read More
Look out for falling stars! CMS just moved the target for Five-Star QMs again
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