The ABNs and NOMNCs: What, Why, How and When? Notices of non-coverage in the SNF can be confusing and this can cause providers are not compliant. This presentation will untangle CMS guidance and regulatory requirements to help providers become more proficient at notifying beneficiaries of non-coverage issues specifically related to the SNF ABN, CMS-R-131, NOMNC…...
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Med A Census Navigator™ Update!
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…...
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…...
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…...
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....
BRR Insiders Final Rule Series 1: Thorough Investigation of the Rate Drivers
Hello Insiders! In this presentation you will learn drivers of your FY 2023 rate. You can download the materials here. To apply for NAB and/or ANCC credit, please fill out this form....
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....