Without a full picture, how can you optimize patient outcomes? Although Section GG is a significant driver for reimbursement, it’s commonly overlooked. We often miss documenting key areas such as baseline, discharge and goal data. You know the saying… “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Join SimpleLTC and Quality … Read More
CMS UPDATE: New guidance on PBJ reporting waiver
SimpleLTC has received new details from CMS regarding its recent PBJ reporting waiver. The original PBJ reporting waiver (issued two weeks ago) stated that nursing facilities do not have to submit Q1 (Jan. 1–Mar. 31) data by May 15. We reached out to CMS for additional clarification, which CMS provided … Read More
[On-demand webinar] COVID-19: Strategy and perspective from the front lines
As COVID-19 began to spread, the focus was on hospitals in the scramble to ensure adequate staffing, beds, equipment, and resources to care for coronavirus patients. In an ill-advised move to help address this, CA and NY State officials announced that nursing homes couldn’t refuse patients coming from the hospital, … Read More
Thanks for participating! 🎬 The Round 3 winner is…
Thank you to everyone who participated in SimpleLTC’s Streaming Awards. The final votes have been counted. The top distractions are… Top TV series: Grey’s Anatomy Top movie: The Notebook Top guilty pleasure: Dr. Pimple Popper The grand prize winner receiving a $500 streaming subscription (or cash) is… Becky F, Bridger Rehab … Read More
Texas SNFs: Nursing facility MDS authorization extensions
This just in for Texas skilled nursing facilities: Announced on TMHP’s LTC page, the NF eligibility, MN, and the current RUG will be extended for 90 days. They are encouraging providers to complete MDS’ as soon as possible. Guidance to Nursing Facility Providers The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) … Read More