PDPM is the biggest regulatory change to hit the industry in decades. With the new reimbursement model going from a fee-for-service to person-centered care, operators have been challenged to change their processes to ensure success under the new model. While there are many different methods, the one core theme to … Read More
October 2019: The most significant month in skilled nursing in nearly a decade
Congrats, you survived Oct. 2019! October has been quite an eventful month. After what felt like a lifetime of anticipation, we said goodbye to RUGs and hello to PDPM, ushering in the largest change to skilled nursing since the implementation of MDS 3.0 in 2010. With that transition, we experienced … Read More
[SimpleCFS™ update] New field on PCSP form beginning Nov. 15
Beginning Nov. 15, the PASRR Comprehensive Services Plan (PCSP) form will display a new Medicaid Eligibility (ME) field, A0810 Medicaid Eligibility. Providers will not be able to update this field. It will always remain disabled. When providers click the Submit Form button on the PCSP form, the ME will automatically … Read More
[On-demand webinar] If it’s not documented, it’s not done!
Congratulations, you’ve survived October 1st and the implementation of the PDPM reimbursement system! Think you can head to the beach without any worries? Consider these questions: What does your medical record documentation say about the care you’re providing? Does it reflect all that it should? Will your documentation pass muster … Read More
Transitional IPAs: The clock is ticking toward reimbursement loss
Have you completed your Transitional IPAs yet? The clock is ticking and failure to submit a Transitional IPA can negatively impact your overall reimbursement. Here’s a breakdown of Transitional IPA requirements and their connection to PDPM reimbursement. At SimpleLTC, we’ve looked at the numbers. Among our client base of over … Read More