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

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

Broad River Rehab Free NAB Credits for 2020!

Broad River Rehab is pleased to announce a growing relationship  with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrators Board (NAB). As we near the end of the year we want to provide a reminder of FREE NAB credits we can offer to our facility administrators. Contact us HERE for more information on course access… Continue reading Broad River Rehab Free NAB Credits for 2020!

Understanding Medicare Part A Admissions

Medicare Part A patients are coveted in long-term care. Today we’ re going to look at things that are correlated with getting Medicare Part A transfers from inpatient facilities to skilled nursing facilities. We’ll start by looking at some general attributes that are correlated with lots of Med A admissions and then we’ll move to… Continue reading Understanding Medicare Part A Admissions