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Spring is here, and CMS has released the FY 2026 proposed rule. Much is anticipated about what CMS has up its sleeve for the new year. In this presentation BRR will unpack CMS’ proposals related to the payment rates, wage index, the PDPM, SNF QRP and SNF VBP programs. When: May 15, 2025, 12:00 PM…...
Since January 2025, 5-star ratings are being affected by the new Discharge Function Score SNF QRP quality measure. This complex and often confusing measure has providers scratching their heads as to why a resident triggers or doesn’t trigger. That’s why Broad River Rehab has created a resource to take away the confusion and head scratching.…...
When: April 17, 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: PDPM Refresher Part 1: Primary Diagnoses. Register in advance for this webinar The primary diagnosis is a powerful element of the Patient Driven Payment Model. It not only drives reimbursement but quality measurement as well. Understanding the coding guidance for MDS item I0020B…...
Sometimes when a friend walks up to you and frames what they are about to say with, “please keep this confidential”, one of two reactions typically occurs. You might say, “please tell me all the juicy details.” Or you might say, “Stop, I don’t really want to know.” Sometimes CMS releases confidential information that may… Continue reading “Confidentially Speaking”
Sometimes when a friend walks up to you and frames what they are about to say with, “please keep this confidential”, one of two reactions typically occurs. You might say, “please tell me all the juicy details.” Or you might say, “Stop, I don’t really want to know.” Late last week CMS released some confidential…...
In November 2024, CMS updated Appendix PP of the state operations manual with revised regulatory guidance to surveyors. These changes will affect surveys beginning in April 2025. In this presentation, Broad River Rehab will review the following updates to Appendix PP along with the revised Critical element pathways.: QAPI Improvement activities, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Pain…...
In November 2024, CMS updated Appendix PP of the state operations manual with revised regulatory guidance to surveyors. These changes will affect surveys beginning in March 2025. In this presentation, Broad River Rehab will review the following updates to Appendix PP along with the revised Critical element pathways: Download course materials here....
All 5 quality measures that were frozen last year will be unfrozen with the January 2025 Care Compare update. CMS has updated the 5-Star user’s guide in anticipation of this action. This BRR Reflections presentation will unpack the changes in the updated user’s guide and help you prepare for this significant 5-Star update. Download course…...
The January 2025 Care Compare refresh will contain new data for four quality measures that were frozen last year due to the the elimination of section G and the replacement of the related portions of the technical specifications with section GG items. The 4 quality measures are: To address these changes in measure specifications, the… Continue reading January 2025 Five-Star Changes Coming Your Way!
Since section G was eliminated from federally required MDS assessments with the implementation of MDS 3.0v1.18.11. Section GG has become the only source of ADL data supporting MDS impact areas like reimbursement and quality measurement. In this presentation, Dr. Gwen Pointer will lead us through the documentation requirements for accurate coding of section GG of…...