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…...
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BRR Insiders Final Rule Series: deep dive into the expanding VBP program
BRR Insiders Final Rule Series 1: Thorough Investigation of the Rate Drivers
Regulatory Reminders! Looking to the end of the PHE?
Note: This Regulatory Reminder is a follow up to a Regulatory Reminder that we posted on April 8, 2022. Lots going on in the regulatory world these days with 5-Star updates and the FY 2023 Final Rule release. Yesterday, CMS posted a “Creating a Roadmap for the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)”.…...
Reflections: FY 2023 Final Rule
For those of you unable to attend, here is the video from yesterday’s Reflections call on the 2023 Final Rule. For those of you who had problems logging on, we are working with our provider to identify the issue. Thank you for understanding. Download materials here....
Regulatory Reminders! RAI Manual Updates
Good afternoon everyone. Last week, CMS quietly updated the RAI User’s Manual. On July 15th, CMS posted of an Errata Document which revised Chapter 3 section I and Chapter 6 of the RAI User’s Manual. The revisions to Chapter 3 section I are related to newly diagnosed residents with Schizophrenia. The changes are designed to…...
Reflections: An IDT Approach to Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity √
Reflections July 2022: RESDAC Data √
Thanks to everyone who attended this webinar yesterday. For those who missed it, you can download the slides here. To apply for NAB/ANCC hours, please complete this form. Finally, it wouldn’t be on-demand without the video would it?...
Regulatory Reminder! COVID-19 PHE Extended
As you may have seen, late Friday, the following announcement was posted by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) extending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). This extends the PHE for another 90 days until October 15th. DHHS has indicated that they will provide states with 60 days notice prior to the termination…...
Regulatory Reminder: SNF QRP Non-Compliance!
Good Morning Everyone, Just yesterday, CMS posted the following announcement related to Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) non-compliance. FY 2023 begins Oct. 1. Quality Reporting Program: Non-Compliance Letters for FY 2023 APU CMS is providing notifications to facilities that were determined to be out of compliance with Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements…...