Today, we’re going to give you a behind the scenes look at something we take pretty seriously at Broad River Rehab: forecasting.
Tag: Knowledge
Regulatory Reminder
Here are some Regulatory updates related to COVID-19 vaccinations and education and reporting. From the Interim Final Rule released yesterday to the SNF FY 2022 Proposed Rule, CNS requirements related to COVID-19 vaccination administration and reporting are serious business. Interim Final Rule: (Medicare and Medicaid Programs; COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and… Continue reading Regulatory Reminder
Regulatory Reminders: COVID Waiver Updates
There have been lots of questions swirling around related to the status of the remaining COVID-19 waivers that CMS has issues related to the ongoing Public Health Emergency (PHE), especially related to the 3-day stay waiver. There have been several updates recently that help answer these questions. Please download copies of the appropriate documents linked… Continue reading Regulatory Reminders: COVID Waiver Updates
SNF FY 2022 Proposed Rule – Learn the Facts Behind the Headlines Part 1
Today we start a blog series dedicated to unpacking the FY 2022 SNF PPS Proposed Rule that was released late in the day on April 8th. CMS has proposed many significant initiatives that will affect every aspect of Skilled Nursing Operations in the coming months and years to come. This first blog will address the… Continue reading SNF FY 2022 Proposed Rule – Learn the Facts Behind the Headlines Part 1
Regulatory Reminder
It’s been a while since we sent out the last Regulatory Reminder. As we have been preparing for our Reflections call today I downloaded a copy of the most recent (March) 5-Star preview report from CASPER and, to my surprise, there were a few important announcements that CMS conveyed using that format related to the… Continue reading Regulatory Reminder
The Power of the PDPM Primary Diagnosis
Since the inception of the PDPM, providers have grappled with the nuances of the new payment system in an effort to ensure that reimbursement accommodate the services that are provided to each resident. The challenge has been that the PDPM is nothing like the former RUG-IV system in which facilities were essentially paid for volume… Continue reading The Power of the PDPM Primary Diagnosis
Announcing SNF University!
One of our goals at Broad River Rehab has always been to provide as much value as possible to our customers and also to the wider community. We have a long list of educational opportunities, some of which are eligible for NAB credit. The list has grown enough that we’ve decided it deserves it’s own… Continue reading Announcing SNF University!
Regulatory Reminder!
Well we are two weeks into a new year and there is no rest for the weary for sure. CMS has been busy and there have been several regulatory adjustments that have been announced to which we need to pay attention. This installment of Regulatory Reminders will focus on four updates that have been implemented… Continue reading Regulatory Reminder!
Upcoming Data Speaks Webinar!
Broad River is pleased to announce our continued webinar series in conjunction with ACHCA and AANAC. Sign up now and earn FREE Nursing and Administrator CEUs DATA Speaks Course 2: What is My Niche? Data Driven Decision Making Continuing Education: This webinar is eligible for 1.5 CE hours Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT,… Continue reading Upcoming Data Speaks Webinar!
Regulatory Reminder
In the final days of 2020, CMS posted a list of Measures Under Consideration or MUCs. CMS is required by statute to do this every December as a pre rulemaking process. This pre rulemaking process provides CMS with the vehicle to hear from stakeholders for early consideration of measures. It lists the measures that CMS… Continue reading Regulatory Reminder