Rochester, NY, April 5, 2016 — ezPBJ today released its universal data conversion and reporting software, the first Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) software that any skilled nursing facility can use to comply with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new PBJ reporting rules. ezPBJ converts staffing data from any timekeeping … Read More
Evaluating Payroll-Based Journal software solutions
With the deadline for required submission of Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) quickly approaching, the lack of preparation throughout the industry is a bit intimidating. Currently we are seeing long-term care providers pursuing one a few different options: Option 1: Do it yourself Some administrators are considering taking PBJ reporting on in-house … Read More
CMS publishes Version 2 of PBJ technical information
The following PBJ Submission Specifications are now available under the Downloads section of CMS’ Payroll Based Journal page: PBJ 1.0 Submission Specs V1.00.0 for the October 1, 2015 Release PBJ 2.0 Submission Specs V2.00.0 for the June 26, 2016 Release The submission specs consist of the following technical information: PBJ … Read More
Payroll-Based Journal: 4 things SNFs need to know
PBJ is no longer just the delicious peanut butter and jelly snack we loved as kids. It’s now something much more grown-up and complex. Given the choice, I’m sure you’d much rather be eating a delicious sandwich right now than worrying about regulatory change. But this is the real world … Read More
Payroll-Based Journal: Have you registered with CMS?
Registering with CMS for PBJ The Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) is a website through which Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) will be required to submit staffing data pulled directly from their payroll software, starting in July 2016. Surveys have shown that most facilities are not well prepared for this change. In order … Read More