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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…...
With the SNF Value Based Purchasing incentive multiplier set to be impacted by 4 quality measures in FY 2026 and a total of 8 measures by FY 2027, CMS has revised the scoring methodology to accommodate the additional measures. CMS has also posted early look feedback reports to IQIES to prepare providers for this change.…...
The SNF QRP required discharge function score measure is the GG replacement measure for the section G based short stay improvement in function. Since January 2024, CMS has been calculating the new discharge function score on IQIES reports. The new measure is set to affect 5-star ratings in October ’24 and the Value Based Purchasing…...
In quarter 1 of 2025 we will be releasing a new version of PDPM Navigator®! We’re really excited to show it to you. The new version will include ALL the current functionality and some exciting new features. I don’t want to spoil the surprises yet, but I will post a couple of screenshots....
CMS has made changes to the MDS item set that will take effect in the next two fiscal years. Some changes are minor while some of the changes have been designed to align data capture in the SNF with the health equity initiatives embedded in the National Quality strategy. SNFs will be gathering more Social…...
Dash filling SNF QRP sensitive items on the MDS can have a negative effect on the financial outcomes of a facility. Understanding what is required to avoid QRP sensitive item documentation errors is a must. This presentation will help participants understand how to be sure they are compliant with QRP item documentation. Download course materials…...
It’s finally here! The FY 2025 SNF PPS final rule has been posted. There’s lots to unpack from rate updates and PDPM ICD-10 changes to updates to the SNF VBP and QRP programs. This discussion will help us prepare for the updates that will take effect on October 1. Download course materials here. You know,…...
There are many pitfalls when it comes to coding items on the MDS that support proper PDPM payment. Shortness of breath while lying flat and isolation are two that can trip coders up. Documentation to support these items is crucial to ensuring that claims are paid and not denied. Download course materials here....
This series will review Section K items that impact PDPM, look back time period for the item sets, and supporting documentation needed Download course materials here....