Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The October update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts. The file is located in the Downloads section. The direct link is found here. The document was posted…… Continue reading Appendix B – RAI 3.0 User’s Manual Updated
Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance & Premium Rates Calendar Year 2023 Update
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This MLN Matters is found here with the corresponding Transmittal: R11641GI. The rates are provided in both documents. An excerpt from Background: Patients using covered Part A and Part B services may be subject to deductible and coinsurance requirements. Medicare subtracts an inpatient hospital deductible amount…… Continue reading Medicare Deductible, Coinsurance & Premium Rates Calendar Year 2023 Update
Post-Acute Care (PAC) Quality Reporting Programs (QRP) Demographic Data Transition
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Historically provider demographic data have been maintained in the Automated Survey Processing Environment or ASPEN software; however, CMS will be transitioning to use the demographic information from Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). While this transition is underway, a final date when all demographic data…… Continue reading Post-Acute Care (PAC) Quality Reporting Programs (QRP) Demographic Data Transition
CASPER Reporting User’s Guides (MDS and PBJ) Updated
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare October 18, 2022 … Both the MDS as well as the PBJ CASPER Reporting User’s Guides show as being updated. I haven’t yet discovered what has been updated in either of the Guides but wanted to call both to your attention as I know there…… Continue reading CASPER Reporting User’s Guides (MDS and PBJ) Updated
Five Star Preview Reports Available on October 24, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Five Star Preview Reports will be available on October 24, 2022. To access these reports, select the CASPER Reporting link located on the CMS QIES Systems for Providers page. Once in the CASPER Reporting system, select the ‘Folders’ button, then select ‘My Inbox’ or the…… Continue reading Five Star Preview Reports Available on October 24, 2022
October 2022 CMS Quarterly OASIS Q&As
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has posted the 5-page October 2022 Quarterly OASIS Q&Asdocument for Home Health Agencies. For a sneak preview, here are the questions in this document: Question 1: Please provide guidance on the following scenario: A patient was recertified between days 56-60 and then in the new…… Continue reading October 2022 CMS Quarterly OASIS Q&As
Changes to the MDS 3.0 Item Set on October 1, 2023 (Upcoming Webinar)
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Join me for an introductory look at the draft MDS 3.0 v1.18.11. CMS released the draft on September 1, 2022 which gives LTC providers a chance to look it over and digest the significant changes it will bring. We’ll look at what will be new, what…… Continue reading Changes to the MDS 3.0 Item Set on October 1, 2023 (Upcoming Webinar)
COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers Updated
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This resource document (same title as this blog; 47 pages) was last updated on Thursday, October 13, 2022. In case you missed it, the PHE was extended on October 13, 2022 and is set to expire on January 12, 2023 unless we are notified otherwise. HHS…… Continue reading COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers Updated
Saturday, October 15, 2022 is Global Handwashing Day
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Each year on October 15, CDC works with global partners and colleagues to highlight Global Handwashing Day and raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap and water. Global Handwashing Day is a yearly reminder that handwashing with soap and water is one of the best steps we can take…… Continue reading Saturday, October 15, 2022 is Global Handwashing Day
MN Nurse Aide 1135 Waiver Extended to April 5, 2023 or End of the PHE Whichever Comes First
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare MDH offers options for Nurse Aides working during the Federal 1135 Waiver to become certified for a limited time. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) received an extension for the 1135 waiver for nurse aides working during the 1135 waiver, who provided essential care to Minnesota’s…… Continue reading MN Nurse Aide 1135 Waiver Extended to April 5, 2023 or End of the PHE Whichever Comes First
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