Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This March 2021 NFID (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases) report is well worth your time to review. It’s 20 pages packed with pertinent information and infographics. “By definition, a pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease. In this environment, new scientific discoveries and evolving…… Continue reading COVID-19 Communications: Promoting Prevention Measures and Vaccine Confidence
Critical Access Hospital (CAH) PEPPER Report Available
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare I’m providing this information for our Critical Access Hospital (CAH) readers. The Q4FY20 release of the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) is now available for download through the PEPPER Resources Portal. To obtain your CAH PEPPER: Visit the PEPPER Resources…… Continue reading Critical Access Hospital (CAH) PEPPER Report Available
Skilled Nursing Facility PEPPER Report Available
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Q4FY20 release of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) is now available for download through the PEPPER Resources Portal. To obtain your SNF PEPPER: Visit the PEPPER Resources Portal.Complete all the fields.Download your PEPPER. Go to the SNF “Training…… Continue reading Skilled Nursing Facility PEPPER Report Available
Penalty for Delayed Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) Submission – Implementation
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has revised MLN Matters Number: MM11855 as of March 31, 2021. This MLN Matters Article is for Home Health Agencies (HHAs) who wish to bill Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This article informs you about the implementation of the Calendar…… Continue reading Penalty for Delayed Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) Submission – Implementation
Upcoming SNF/LTC Open Door Forum – April 15, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start time. Conference Leaders: Todd Smith &…… Continue reading Upcoming SNF/LTC Open Door Forum – April 15, 2021
Iowa 2021 Medicaid Reference Guide
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Department of Human Services (DHS) has a new resource for stakeholders to understand how the state’s Medicaid program operates. The 2021 Iowa Medicaid Reference Guide provides an overview of both the state’s Medicaid program as well as the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), including program…… Continue reading Iowa 2021 Medicaid Reference Guide
Updated CDC Information: Sharps Disposal During Shortages and Mass Vaccination Campaigns
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Two (2) new fact sheets on sharps disposal containers address supply shortages and reducing needlestick injuries for vaccinators and others assisting at COVID-19 vaccination sites. CDC provided these fact sheets on March 30, 2021. Below are the printable PDFs/infographs of both fact sheets found beneath each…… Continue reading Updated CDC Information: Sharps Disposal During Shortages and Mass Vaccination Campaigns
Who Are Our Health Care Workers?
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare We’ve been talking about health care workers a lot during this public health emergency/pandemic. Just who are these workers? The U.S. Census Bureau has some answers. Many of the nation’s health care workers are now on the front line of the battle with COVID-19. Who are…… Continue reading Who Are Our Health Care Workers?
Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Rescheduled
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare [Yesterday, CMS scheduled this ODF for Thursday, April 8, 2021.] The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum is now scheduled for: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 PM at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start…… Continue reading Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum Rescheduled
CMS Posts County Positivity – April 5, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted county positivity rates for April 5, 2021. As part of CMS’ commitment to protecting nursing home residents, and to boost the surveillance of COVID-19, nursing homes are now required to conduct testing of residents and staff. More information about these requirements and guidelines can…… Continue reading CMS Posts County Positivity – April 5, 2021
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