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Since October 1, 2023, Section GG has become the only place in the MDS to record a resident’s functional status. This data has a significant impact on state and federal reimbursement, quality measurement and is the standard data used to measure patient outcomes across the post-acute care landscape. This presentation will help participants understand the…...
Spring is here, and CMS has released the FY 2026 proposed rule. Much is anticipated about what CMS has up its sleeve for the new year. In this presentation BRR will unpack CMS’ proposals related to the payment rates, wage index, the PDPM, SNF QRP and SNF VBP programs. When: May 15, 2025, 12:00 PM…...
When: April 17, 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: PDPM Refresher Part 1: Primary Diagnoses. Register in advance for this webinar The primary diagnosis is a powerful element of the Patient Driven Payment Model. It not only drives reimbursement but quality measurement as well. Understanding the coding guidance for MDS item I0020B…...
The SNF QRP required discharge function score measure is the GG replacement measure for the section G based short stay improvement in function. Since January 2024, CMS has been calculating the new discharge function score on IQIES reports. The new measure is set to affect 5-star ratings in October ’24 and the Value Based Purchasing…...
CMS has released the SNF PPS FY 2024 Final Rule which sets Medicare Part A payment rates for SNFs beginning October 1, 2023. This rule also spells out ICD-10 primary diagnosis code changes and the significant changes headed our way in both the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value Based Purchasing Program. This…...
Hey there Insiders! For those of you who missed the Reflections webinars on May 11th and May 16th and for those who enjoy nostalgia, you can watch it below. The accompanying training documents can be downloaded here....
Insiders: you can watch the recording of November’s Reflections call here. Download materials here....
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....
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!
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