As the SNF world draws its collective breath and begins to consider the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), the new reimbursement system that will drive payment for Medicare Part A for SNFs starting October 1, 2019, there are many questions and misunderstandings. Because of the major changes to the payment system, compared to RUG IV… Continue reading Understanding the Value of the MDS Nurse Under PDPM
Day: October 1, 2018
PDPM – Section GG Functional Scores By State (& County!)
The enhanced provider specific file for PDPM released by CMS has given us an unusual opportunity to study and understand things going on in our industry in a much more timely manner than we’re accustomed to. Let’s hope this trend continues. In this post we’re going to be looking at the new functional scoring technique… Continue reading PDPM – Section GG Functional Scores By State (& County!)