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 the CMS proposals related to the payment rates, wage index, the PDPM, SNF QRP and SNF VBP programs and ICD-10 mapping revisions. Download…...
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The QMs and 5-Star
Quality Measures are a major driver of a provider’s 5-star rating. Understanding how these measures affect the 5-star rating and how strategic approaches to QM management can ensure a QM rating that reflects your facility’s quality improvement efforts is an essential skill. This presentation aims to help providers understand the QM effect on the 5-star…...
The PDPM Nursing category. A Primer for MCRA and MCD
Traditionally, the PDPM nursing category has been underutilized in its representation of resident unique characteristics. With the elimination of section G in MDS 3.0 v1.18.11 in October 2023, states are moving away from RUG based case mix index rate adjustments to PDPM based systems that generally incorporate only the PDPM nursing category in that calculation.…...
A QM Refresher
Quality Measure Definitions can be confusing. Each of the technical specifications relies heavily on a working knowledge of basic quality measure construction. This presentation aims to unravel the tangle of definitions in chapter 1 of the Quality Measures User’s guide and applies them to example technical specifications. Participants will come away with a working knowledge…...
Interpreting your 5-Star Preview Reports
MDS compliance with the SNF QRP reporting requirements can be challenging. Understanding the SNF QRP IQIES reporting results can also be mysterious. This presentation will unlock the truth behind the reporting requirements and review IQIES reports to help facilities understand how to manage this important SNF program. Download course materials here....
PDPM Refresher Part 4: The Speech Language Pathology Component
The Speech Language Pathology Component in PDPM can be can be challenging to understand. With so many moving parts it can be difficult to be sure you have captured everything necessary to accurately represent your resident population accurately in the facility PDPM rate. This presentation will unlock the SLP component of PDPM so providers can…...
BRR Insiders 2025 Summer Series: Direct Nursing Skilled Services and Indirect Nursing Skilled Services
Understanding what is considered a skilled level of care from the nursing services perspective is an important IDT skill. This Direct Nursing Skilled Services and Indirect Nursing Skilled Services training will review the skilled nursing definition per Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, documentation to support skilled care, and an overview of indirect and direct examples. Download…...
FY 2026 SNF PPS Final Rule
It’s August and CMS has released the FY 2026 final rule. Much is anticipated about what CMS has up its sleeve for the new year. In this presentation BRR will unpack what CMS has finalized related to the payment rates, wage index, the PDPM, SNF QRP and SNF VBP programs. Download course materials here....
2025 Insiders Summer Series SNF Consolidated Billing Refresher
Understanding and mastering consolidated billing principles are essential skills for nursing facility operators. There are many pitfalls that must be avoided in order to be sure that the services provided are billed to the appropriate payer. Often, facilities end up paying for items and services for which others should be billing. This educational offering will…...
BRR Insiders Summer series Part 4: Denial of payment for new admissions (DPNA)
When a nursing facility finds itself under a denial of payment for new admissions (DPNA), navigating the regulatory environment can be tricky. This presentation will guide providers through the DPNA landscape and help to clear the air on this often confusing criteria. Download course materials here....
