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MDS 3.0 Insider goes beyond the regulations and provides real-world advice and tips to help you evaluate your processes to help you implement a smooth transition to MDS 3.0. We can help you.
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Issue 20, May 17, 2013
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2014 SNF Proposed Rule Analysis: Revising and rebasing the SNF market basket
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CMS issues transmittal to update the Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual
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Ask the expert: BIMS assessment
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Issue 19, May 10, 2013
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2014 SNF Proposed Rule Analysis: Payment changes breakdown
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2014 SNF Proposed Rule Analysis: MDS item addition
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Ask the expert: Coding music therapy minutes
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MDS Professor: MAC claim review
A claim is reviewed with an RUC HIPPS code. The A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC... -
Want to try HCPro's LTC nursing tool for free?
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Issue 18, May 3, 2013
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CMS releases proposed rule featuring payment updates for 2014
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Reminder: MDS correction policy to be updated effective May 19
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Payment rate changes: How will 2014 compare to this year?
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Ask the expert: ARD dates
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Issue 17, April 26, 2013
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CMS issues proposed rule to increase rewards for reporting of fraud and abuse
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Tip: Take steps to comply with HIPAA Omnibus rule
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Ask the expert: Medicare coverage
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FDA warns of potential infection risks tied to mattresses
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Issue 16, April 18, 2013
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CMS releases fact sheet on Jimmo v. Sebelius settlement
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CMS releases fact sheet on Jimmo v. Sebelius settlement
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CMS releases second ICD-10 NCD transmittal
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Ask the expert: Assessment windows
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Three security tips to help safeguard PHI
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Issue 15, April 12, 2013
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CMS releases memo to survey agencies regarding sequestration
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Ask the expert: Death in the facility assessments
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CMS announces ADR limits updates
The number of records a Recovery Auditor can request in a 45-day period is currently 35 records... -
Understanding how to establish advance directives
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Issue 14, April 5, 2013
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OSHA targets SNFs for possible inspections
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released letters to approximately... -
Reminder: Access our free CMS quality of care initiatives white paper
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Ask the expert: Late assessments
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Issue 13, April 1, 2013
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Digging in deeper: SNF findings in the MedPAC report
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CMS introduces new tool to help improve care for patients with chronic conditions
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Ask the expert: Care plans
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Issue 12, March 22, 2013
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Latest MedPAC report contains four reform recommendations for post-acute care
The latest Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report contains a chapter on post-acute care... -
OIG issues new guidelines for evaluating state false claims acts
The OIG issued new guidelines that lay out requirements that a state’s false claims act must... -
Ask the expert: 100-day benefit periods
Diane Brown is a long-term care regulatory specialist and lead educator for HCPro's MDS 3.0 Boot... -
CMS issues final rule on requirements for LTC facilities notices of closure
CMS issued a final rule that outlines the responsibilities of facility administrators when it comes...
Issue 11, March 15, 2013
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President Obama completes long-term care commission
On March 12, President Obama completed the commission on long-term care services by appointing... -
CMS issues QIS form changes
On March 6, CMS issued changes to several quality indicator survey forms, including updates to... -
Ask the expert: Change of therapy and assessment reference date
Diane Brown is a long-term care regulatory specialist and lead educator for HCPro's MDS 3.0 Boot... -
HCPro's 2013 Recovery Auditor Benchmarking Report
In 2012, Recovery Auditors continued to expand their reach and gain speed. How has your facility...
Issue 14, April 5, 2013
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CMS releases clarification about physician delegation in both SNFs and NFs
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