Well, the time has come for us to fully consider what the end of the COVID-19 PHE will mean. In other words, we need to ask ourselves, “how will I function differently as an operator on May 12th than I did on May 11th?”. The answer lies in how deeply the flexibility and waivers offered…...
Author: Joel VanEaton
Regulatory Reminders: The End of the PHE?
I am writing this reminder with some hesitation. On January 30, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. Note that there has yet to be an official announcement from CMS or DHS. However, the current…...
Important BFCC-QIO Announcement!
It really is starting off to be a busy regulatory year and we’re trying to keep up. As you may be aware, a significant announcement has been made by both Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) organizations that service SNFs across the country, Kepro and Livanta. These are the organizations that, among… Continue reading Important BFCC-QIO Announcement!
Regulatory Reminders: BFCC-QIO Announcement
It really is starting off to be a busy regulatory year and we’re trying to keep up. As you may be aware, in February, our Broad River Rehab Reflections topic will be Notices of Non-Coverage. And it could not be more timely. On Friday I learned of a significant announcement made by both Beneficiary and…...
Regulatory Reminder! Inappropriate Schizophrenia Diagnosis/Coding and Survey Citation Posting
It’s a new year and CMS has not wasted any time in making clear their efforts to stem the tide of what they perceive to be inappropriate diagnosing and coding of Schizophrenia. There are going to be some pretty significant adjustments to the 5-star rating system and Care Compare posting of survey citations under dispute.…...
Preregister for Upcoming Broad River Reflections Insiders Presentations
As a broad River Rehab Insider, we’d like to give you the opportunity to preregister for our upcoming Broad River Reflections presentations. We have an engaging series of training events planned for 2023 that you will not want to miss. Each training will provide 1.5 hours of NAB and ANCC credit. Join us for the…...
Regulatory Reminders: Consolidated Billing Update 2023
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023. With all of the changes, challenges and opportunities facing us this year, it’s good sometimes return to areas of the fundamentals of SNF regulation and remind ourselves how important to keep these in focus as well. In February od 2022, you may remember that we completed a BRR Reflections…...
All 9 MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 DRAFT Item Sets Released!
It, still the season for giving right? So… we thought we would provide you with some post Christmas, pre new year reading courtesy of CMS As you may be aware, CMS promised a full set of MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 item sets before the end of the year. Well, CMS has gone and done it again.… Continue reading All 9 MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 DRAFT Item Sets Released!
Regulatory Reminder: Here’s One For Your MDS 3.0v1.18.11 Resource Library
Wow! What a year this has been. I am stunned that it is actually December 15th. Where has time gone? As we reminisce on the last year and look toward all of the changes that are coming our way in 2023, CMS has opened the tap to allow a dribble of information related to MDS…...
QM Cut points? What’s the big deal?
It’s Christmas time again. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Where did 2022 go? Maybe we’re enjoying the return to some normalcy after two years of COVID realities we forgot the time. In our haste to 2023, we should reflect on the changes to the 5- star rating in the last year. Namely, the cut point… Continue reading QM Cut points? What’s the big deal?