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PDPM, depression indicators identified with this assessment can make the difference in whether a resident receives the proper care and adequate reimbursement to pay for it. In this presentation we will breakdown the components of the PHQ 2 to 9 assessment, how to properly administer it, how accurate scoring works, and discuss the IDT approach…...
Physician certification and recertification requirements are a condition for billing Medicare Part A in the SNF setting. Facilities can run afoul of the regulatory requirements when these are not completed correctly. This course will review of the Physician certification and recertification requirements in a SNF setting. Download the course materials....
I love a good summer thunder storm. For me it’s relaxing and clears the air. Outside there is a sense of newness after it passes and everything seems fresher. CMS has created a storm of their own with a pair of recently released QSO memos, QSO-25-20-NH and QSO-25-19-All. With QSO-25-20-NH, CMS has changed the criteria for the 5-star…...
Since October 1, 2023, Section GG has become the only place in the MDS to record a resident’s functional status. This data has a significant impact on state and federal reimbursement, quality measurement and is the standard data used to measure patient outcomes across the post-acute care landscape. This presentation will help participants understand the…...
Since October 1, 2023, Section GG has become the only place in the MDS to record a resident’s functional status. This data has a significant impact on state and federal reimbursement, quality measurement and is the standard data used to measure patient outcomes across the post-acute care landscape. This presentation will help participants understand the…...
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. Download course materials here....
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…...
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 and the residual effects of the appropriate application of the regulatory requirements for this item is a must for accurate reimbursement and appropriate quality…...
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…...