2 new training events were announced by CMS on January 13, 2021 (I’ve bolded and italicized the PAC settings that will benefit from each training event): NEW TRAINING EVENT – From Data Elements to Quality Measures – Cross-Setting QRP Web-Based Training. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is … Read More
CMS SNF/LTC open door forum – Thursday, December 17, 2020
The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Todd Smith & Jill Darling **This Agenda is … Read More
Updates to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) claims
MLN Matters Number: MM11992 was posted November 6, 2020 with same title as this blog. This MLN Matters Article is for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and hospital swing bed providers billing Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This article informs you of an update to SNF Patient-Driven … Read More
State and local governments: nursing home closures are your next emergency
I’m passing along an op-ed published in my home state’s Des Moines Register on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Consider the author’s comments as food for thought. You’ll want to read the entire article. I’m providing some excerpts to tweak your interest: The American Health Care Association reports that 72% of … Read More
More info on pharmacy partnership program for LTC
Late in the day Friday, October 16, 2020, I quickly blogged on this newly announced program. Registration for this program begins today and runs for 2 weeks. This program will provide the COVID-19 vaccine (when it’s available) to nursing home residents as well as those individuals residing in assisted living and independent … Read More