In response to stakeholder concerns, CMS is delaying the MDS 3.0 v1.18.1 release, which had been scheduled for Oct 1, 2020. CMS posted a draft of the MDS 3.0 item set v1.18.0 in Dec 2019, causing distress across the industry. In return, CMS stated: We would like to thank the … Read More
COVID-19: How Simple is responding
We’re aware of the many challenges our customers are facing and we applaud your efforts to keep your fragile residents safe at this difficult time. At SimpleLTC, we want to do everything we can to support you as new challenges arise, so here’s a quick update on what we’re doing … Read More
[Live training, Feb 25] Getting the most from your MDS scrubber rules in SimpleAnalyzer™
Learn critical MDS scrubber strategies in our live training session Did you know most skilled nursing facilities miss out on important reimbursement and quality improvement opportunities — even if they are using an MDS scrubber? In today’s PDPM world, pre-transmission MDS scrubbing is more critical than ever for improving MDS … Read More
SimpleAnalyzer™ update: PDPM and QM reports simplified
It’s a brand new year, and SimpleLTC is excited to kick it off with new features and enhancements to SimpleAnalyzer™. So, what’s changed? In short, we’ve simplified our analytics tools so you can: Quickly understand the factors impacting PDPM performance for each stay Identify and prioritize high-impact quality measures Maximize … Read More
PDPM Reimbursement Analysis: November 2019 Claims for SNFs
PDPM REIMBURSEMENT ANALYSIS: November 2019 CORE Analytics is pleased to present our latest observations based on November 2019 Medicare Part A claim data. CORE’s client base has grown considerably in both size and diversity since we released our October analysis. Adding November claims from providers in new markets highlights differences … Read More