The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has announced a new webinar series starting on Oct. 22 entitled, Best Practices for Transition of Care from State Mental Health Facilities to Nursing Facilities. The four-part webinar series is intended for: State Mental Health Facilities (SMHF) Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs)/NorthStar … Read More
On-demand webinar: Texas PASRR–What you need to know now
In this highly informative webinar, DADS highlights the most recent and upcoming enhancements to the PASRR program. Learn how to respond to common PASRR issues and concerns faced by nursing facilities, and become familiar with the latest PASRR requirements. Our special guest speaker is Cathy Belliveau, CCM, Senior PASRR Program … 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
On-demand webinar: MDS 3.0 changes/RAI manual changes for 2015
New MDS 3.0 changes and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual changes became effective Oct. 1, 2015, affecting MDS workflow and reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities in every state. For the second year in a row, SimpleLTC arranged for MDS expert Cheryl Shiffer to present a special free training webinar to … Read More
On-demand webinar: Texas MCO Prior Authorizations
There’s a new Texas MCO Prior Authorization form…here’s what you need to know Texas Medicaid Managed Care continues to pose new challenges to long-term care providers. Beginning Sept. 1, 2015, all MCOs must accept the new standardized Texas MCO Prior Authorization form from long-term care providers (instructions for the form … Read More