Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare I happened upon this article over the weekend that’s well worth the read – Medicare Advantage’s cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds. It’s from NPR’s – National Public Radio – Shots Health News. “Switching seniors to Medicare Advantage plans has cost taxpayers…… Continue reading Medicare Advantage’s Cost to Taxpayers Has Soared in Recent Years
Iowa Medicaid Providers: CMS, OSHA and Iowa Medicaid Providers
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Late the afternoon of Friday, November 12, 2021, the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS), Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) issued this Informational Letter: INFORMATIONAL LETTER NO. 2290-MC-FFS DATE: November 12, 2021 TO: All Iowa Medicaid Providers APPLIES TO: Managed Care (MC), Fee-for-Service (FFS) FROM: Iowa…… Continue reading Iowa Medicaid Providers: CMS, OSHA and Iowa Medicaid Providers
BREAKING NEWS: CMS Issues 2 QSO Memorandums Today
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Just a few minutes ago, CMS issued/posted 2 QSO Memorandums that you need to review with your team ASAP. I’m in the process of reviewing/digesting them myself. There’s a great deal of new information. QSO-20-39-NH … Nursing Home Visitation – COVID-19 (REVISED 11/12/21) QSO-22-02-ALL … Changes…… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: CMS Issues 2 QSO Memorandums Today
Reminder of Upcoming SNF QRP Data Submission Deadline – November 15, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The submission deadline for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) is approaching. MDS assessment data for April 1 – June 30 (Q2) of CY 2021 (is) due with this submission deadline. All data must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on…… Continue reading Reminder of Upcoming SNF QRP Data Submission Deadline – November 15, 2021
Staffing Data Submission Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Due November 14, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This is a reminder for all long-term care facilities that your 4th quarter PBJ data is due this Sunday, November 14, 2021. Submissions must be received by the end of the 45th calendar day (11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time) after the last day in each fiscal…… Continue reading Staffing Data Submission Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Due November 14, 2021
Latest CMS, CDC and NHSN LTC COVID-19 Data
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted nursing home data for week ending October 31, 2021. This latest data set shows these changes from the October 24th data set: Resident vaccination rate remains unchanged from the previous weekStaff vaccination increased 0.7% from the previous weekResident confirmed cases increased 3,097 from the…… Continue reading Latest CMS, CDC and NHSN LTC COVID-19 Data
AHCA/NCAL Report: LTC Industry Facing Worst Job Loss Among All Health Care Providers
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare “The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) have released a report showing long term care facilities are suffering from the worst labor crisis and job loss than any other health care sector. Nursing homes alone have seen their industry’s employment level drop by…… Continue reading AHCA/NCAL Report: LTC Industry Facing Worst Job Loss Among All Health Care Providers
Veterans Day – 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The observance of Veterans Day is more than free food, a paid holiday for some, sales in stores (and an infamous blizzard if you’re old enough to remember or have heard about it through family). Here’s a bit of history about this special day: “Veterans Day,…… Continue reading Veterans Day – 2021
NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Quick Assessment Reference Pocket Guides/Badge Buddies for Coding and Job Aids
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering Pocket Guides to assist providers in assessing and coding self-care and mobility, falls, and pressure ulcers/injuries. The pocket guides provide a quick reference for important terms and definitions that promote coding accuracy. These training assets are intended for providers in Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs),…… Continue reading NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Quick Assessment Reference Pocket Guides/Badge Buddies for Coding and Job Aids
COVID-19 Toolkit for Nursing Homes
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare TMF has provided a COVID-19 Toolkit for Nursing Homes that looks to be a great resource. This 5-page toolkit contains many informational websites. Here’s a snippet of that: I hope you’ll check it out!
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