There has never been a more exciting time in the world of healthcare technology. All the rapid change has created exciting new opportunities for both professional and personal growth in our industry. At SimpleLTC, our goal is to advance critical software as a service (SaaS) tools in order to simplify … Read More
DADS wants your input on Texas PASRR specialized services
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has launched a new survey that invites feedback from nursing facilities on PASRR specialized services. One of the requirements of PASRR is to provide habilitative specialized services to individuals residing in nursing facilities who have been evaluated and have IDD or … Read More
Texas DSHS announces new webinar series on transition of care
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has announced a new webinar series starting on Oct. 22 entitled, Best Practices for Transition of Care from State Mental Health Facilities to Nursing Facilities. The four-part webinar series is intended for: State Mental Health Facilities (SMHF) Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs)/NorthStar … Read More
On-demand webinar: MDS 3.0 changes/RAI manual changes for 2015
New MDS 3.0 changes and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual changes became effective Oct. 1, 2015, affecting MDS workflow and reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities in every state. For the second year in a row, SimpleLTC arranged for MDS expert Cheryl Shiffer to present a special free training webinar to … Read More
On-demand webinar: Texas MCO Prior Authorizations
There’s a new Texas MCO Prior Authorization form…here’s what you need to know Texas Medicaid Managed Care continues to pose new challenges to long-term care providers. Beginning Sept. 1, 2015, all MCOs must accept the new standardized Texas MCO Prior Authorization form from long-term care providers (instructions for the form … Read More