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Issue 20, May 17, 2013

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• CMS releases clarification about physician delegation in both SNFs and NFs

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