As Texas Medicaid Managed Care continues to evolve, it’s not surprising that long-term care providers continue to face new requirements. The latest change involves how you’ll submit Texas MCO Prior Authorization forms (and supporting documentation) for Medicaid reimbursement. This post will give you the scoop, plus explain how providers can … Read More
Your top IDT meeting questions, answered by DADS
We’ve worked with DADS to get answers to your top IDT meeting questions On July 7, SimpleLTC hosted a free webinar for several hundred Texas SNFs and PASRR specialists. Our special guest speaker was Cathy Belliveau, Senior PASRR Program Specialist with DADS. During the 90-minute training, participants asked dozens of … Read More
Texas PASRR IDT meetings: Avoid these common mistakes
As we all climb the learning curve regarding PASRR IDT meetings in Texas, it’s encouraging to see that facilities are quickly incorporating the new requirements into their processes. DADS reports that, as of July 23, 2015, a total of 37 Texas IDT meetings have been documented. DADS is reviewing weekly … Read More
Nominate your Texas facility for Reminiscence Therapy pilot
DADS will choose 100 Texas facilities for Reminiscence Therapy pilot Nursing homes that are not participating in the Music & Memory pilot may nominate themselves for the Reminiscence Therapy pilot for residents with Alzheimer’s or other memory-related conditions. Interested facilities have until Aug. 7 to complete the nomination survey. Reminiscence … Read More
On-demand webinar: New Texas PASRR IDT meeting documentation requirements
New Texas IDT meeting documentation requirements are here Beginning July 7, 2015, Texas nursing facilities must begin documenting PASRR Interdisciplinary Team meetings (IDT meetings) for PASRR-positive residents through use of a new IDT form. We’re happy to announce that SimpleCFS™ fully supports this new requirement and customers can easily complete … Read More