We’re proud to announce that SimpleLTC has reached a significant milestone – we’ve transmitted 25 million MDS assessments to CMS. Now serving over 3,000 facilities nationwide, SimpleLTC is the largest third-party transmitter of MDS assessment data. Over the past 15 years, we’ve grown from a startup software company focused on … Read More
PBJ data will affect Five-Star ratings beginning in 2018
A new CMS warning alerts providers that PBJ data will be used in Five-Star rating calculations beginning next year. It also reminds providers that late submissions will result in star ratings being “suppressed” (i.e., removed) from ratings tables and the Nursing Home Compare website. The CMS alert, which now appears … Read More
Concerned about the QRP deadline? This can help…
As you’re no doubt aware by now, CMS has mandated that by June 1, 2017, 80% of submitted MDS assessments must include all the data necessary to calculate these three Quality Measures: Major falls Pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Functional assessments with a care plan With only a … Read More
Update: QRP reporting deadline, May 15
We’ve heard from a few customers that there may be some confusion surrounding an email that was recently sent out by CORMAC, a CMS contractor. The email is reminding SNFs that the deadline for submitting Quality Reporting Program (QRP) data is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Monday, May 15, … Read More
CMS alerts providers to MDS 3.0 submission issue
CMS has alerted us to an issue within their ASAP (Assessment Submission and Processing) system that affects the calculated RUG rate of certain MDS 3.0 submissions. Here’s what you need to know. All MDS submissions beginning Oct. 1, 2016 through Nov. 4, 2016 are affected. The issue impacts all NO and SO (Nursing … Read More