Oh man, it’s been a LONG time since I posted something on here. It feels good to be back. Today, we’re announcing an update to Med A Census Navigator! It’s a pretty big update too. DRG Codes are here! Based on lots of feedback, we heard that you’d like to be able to see the…...
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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…...
Reflections: 5-Star Cutpoint Updates
Insiders: you can watch the recording of November’s Reflections call here. Download materials here....
Regulatory Reminder!
Well, it’s been a while and there have been a number of important regulatory soundbites recently. Here goes! Soundbite 1: The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency renewal On October 13th, DHHS renewed the COVID-19 PHE for another 90 days. As a result, the existing waivers are still active. HHS has stated they will give 60 days…...
Reflections: MDS V1.18.11 Item by Item Revisions
Insiders: for those of you who missed it, you can view the 10-20-2022 webinar on MDS V1.18.11 below. Those of you looking for ANCC credit, please fill out this form. Course materials can be downloaded here....
BRR Insiders Final Rule Series: deep dive into the expanding VBP program
Hello there Insiders! If you missed today’s webinar on the final rule, you can watch the video below. If you are here for those sweet credit hours, then follow this link....
Regulatory Reminder – iQIES and 5-Star
This is just a heads up regarding a few significant changes occurring soon: iQIES and 5-Star threshold revisions. Internet Quality Improvement Evaluation System (iQIES) Hopefully this is not the first time you have heard about iQIES. If it is, don’t worry, it is very new. In early 2023, CMS will switch systems for providers to…...
Reflections: CAAs
Insiders: for those of you who missed it, you can view the 9-15-2022 webinar on Care Area Assessments below. Those of you looking for ANCC credit, please fill out this form. Handouts are available here....