It is a New World Mariner, And he stoppeth wounded knee, With long grey beard and rehab needs, Now wherefore stopp’st thou he? Data, data everywhere, Still all our rates did shrink, Data, data everywhere, Yet all of it doth stink. Oh Fee-for-Service Medicare, How little hath we seen, Advantage … Read More
Optimize your Five-Star rating with Simple
Looking to increase your Five-Star rating? See how potential changes can impact your overall star rating and identify opportunities for improvement using the Five-Star toolkit within the SimpleLTC suite. The suite only costs $259/mo per facility and you can try it for 30 days free. SimpleLTC Five-Star toolkit includes… Five-Star Interactive … Read More
SNF Prospective Payment System: FY 2022 Final Rule Posted
Late Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2021, CMS issued a final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) under the SNF Prospective Payment System (PPS) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. In addition, the final rule includes several policies that update the SNF Quality Reporting Program and … Read More
Tips for the PBJ Pro: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended
BREAKING NEWSCOVID-19 Public Health Emergency ExtendedThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services signed an extension of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on July 19, 2021. The extension is in place for another 90 days. What does this mean for me? With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) extended, the … Read More
[Registration open!] Get 3 days of in-depth LTC training… Sep 13-15
Join us for 3 days of in-depth training and learn the way forward for long-term careJoin us, Sept. 13-15, as LTC professionals come together at the the LTC Virtual Symposium, a one-of-a-kind training and strategy event. This three-day virtual event provides timely education and insightful discussion to help your LTC … Read More