What’s next after Form 1013 for Texas providers? On May 8, Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) announced the discontinuation of Form 1013, used when a nursing facility needs to change a negative PL1 that has already been submitted. In this month’s Texas PASRR Technical Assistance Call (PTAC), HHSC will … Read More
[Webinar, Aug. 23] QRP: How to stay compliant in 2018 and beyond
Don’t fall victim to the 2% QRP financial penalty. Learn what you need to know now about the SNF QRP Quality Measures and compliance requirements. In October 2016, CMS implemented the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) with the introduction of three SNF QRP Quality Measures. Starting October 1, 2018, many facilities will feel … Read More
[On-demand webinar] PDPM demystified: What you need to know about the new payment model
Say goodbye to RUGs-IV and say hello to PDPM. The much-anticipated RCS-1 system is no longer on the horizon. Instead, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in the FY 2019 SNF PPS Proposed Rule. The PDPM payment model for PPS SNF patients is proposed … Read More
Save the date! 2018 PASRR Services in Texas Conference, Aug. 22-23
Attention Texas Providers: Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) has announced a valuable training conference for everyone involved in Texas PASRR. What 2018 PASRR Services in Texas Conference, hosted by Texas HHSC Click here to download flyer. CEUs will be offered (additional details provided at the time of registration). When Aug. … Read More
Summer PASRR training opportunities for Texas providers
Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) and Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) are each offering new PASRR training opportunities for Texas nursing facilities in June and July. Read on to learn the details, then click the links to register. June PASRR/NFSS training webinars from TMHP Texas Medicaid & Healthcare … Read More