The Texas Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) is now open for enrollment by Texas nursing facilities and SNF organizations. QIPP open enrollment began Monday, April 3, 2017. All enrollment materials are due to the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) no later than 5:00 pm, April 30, 2017. To enroll, visit the HHS … Read More
RoP questions? We’ve got answers in this FAQ
On Mar. 7, SimpleLTC and Briggs Healthcare presented one of our most popular training webinars ever: “The RoPs are here! Do you know what’s changing?” The new CMS Requirements of Participation (RoPs) — also known as the “Mega Rule” or “Final Rule” — became effective Nov. 28, 2016, and represent the first … Read More
[Webinar] Requirements of Participation
[On-demand webinar] The RoPs are here! Are you ready for Phase 2? This detailed webinar dives into the latest information on new Requirements of Participation (RoPs), which became effective Nov. 28, 2016. Since Phase 1 was introduced, a number of changes have occurred and Phase 2 is almost upon us! This … Read More
Texas NFs: Register now for 2017 PASRR training webinars from HHS
In order to provide regular PASRR training and updates to Texas nursing facilities, the PASRR unit of Texas Healthcare and Human Services (HHS) has scheduled a series of online webinars for the remainder of 2017. Each one-hour PASRR Technical Assistance Call (PTAC) will provide detailed information regarding the latest PASRR … Read More
CMS alerts providers to MDS 3.0 submission issue
CMS has alerted us to an issue within their ASAP (Assessment Submission and Processing) system that affects the calculated RUG rate of certain MDS 3.0 submissions. Here’s what you need to know. All MDS submissions beginning Oct. 1, 2016 through Nov. 4, 2016 are affected. The issue impacts all NO and SO (Nursing … Read More