New for Texas: Creating outgoing LA alerts for PASRR-positive residents in SimpleCFS™

Ken BellSimpleCFS, Texas MedicaidLeave a Comment

We’re pleased to announce new functionality in SimpleCFS™ that allows you to create alerts that prompt Local Authorities (LAs) to conduct or complete PASRR Evaluations. For facilities using the TMHP portal (i.e., non-SimpleLTC users), creating an  alert like this requires you to have several details on-hand: Vendor/Provider Number, PL1 DLN, … Read More

[Urgent webinar, Oct. 1] Texas PASRR: Conducting PEs via phone or video

Ken BellSecure News, Texas Medicaid, Training4 Comments

On September 17, 2020, Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) adopted an emergency rule for local authorities. This rule allows local authorities to conduct PEs and resident reviews, for a limited time, by telephone or videoconferencing, rather than face-to-face. In this webinar, Texas HHSC will inform nursing facilities of the … Read More

[On-demand webinar] Updated HHSC Form 1012 – Mental Illness/Dementia Resident Review

Ken BellSecure News, Texas Medicaid, Training4 Comments

Attention Texas SNFs: Register now for this March’s PASRR Technical Assistance Call (PTAC) as Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) reviews changes to the current Form 1012 and how to complete the updated Form 1012. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the updated HHSC Form 1012! [TX webinar] Updated … Read More

Texas PASRR Conference registration now open!

Ken BellSecure News, Texas Medicaid2 Comments

Register now for one of the free, one-day Preadmission Screening and Resident Review conferences. The conferences will be held at the following dates and locations: Register for Oct. 1, 2019 – Norris Conference Center, Austin Register for Oct. 7, 2019 – Norris Conference Center CityCentre, Houston Register for Oct. 17, … Read More