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
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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
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
Regulatory Reminder!
You may have been aware thorough our communication as well as other sources that CMS, earlier this year, indicated that due to the COVID waivers related to MDS submissions and Survey activity the 5-star rating related to both of these domains would be “frozen” until April 2022. Well, not so fast! Late Friday, CMS issues… Continue reading Regulatory Reminder!
Register Now! CMS Claims Data 101: How it is used and What you should track
When: Dec 17, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Data Speaks! CMS Claims Data 101: How it is used and What you should track Register in advance for this webinar! NOTE: NAB Credit is available for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.… Continue reading Register Now! CMS Claims Data 101: How it is used and What you should track
Broad River Rehab & NAB
Broad River Rehab is now an official provider of CEU credits thru the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Board (NAB). NAB is the National authority on licensing executives in long term care dedicated to delivering quality. NAB’s members are the 50 states’ and the District of Columbia’s boards and agencies that license long… Continue reading Broad River Rehab & NAB