Licensed Health Providers
IL and News Alerts: 6/21, 7/23 MeetingsAFC, AL/RC, CBA HCSSA, DAHS, FMS, HDM, MDCP, Out-of-Home Respite ADC and AL/RC, PHC,...
TX Register Updates: Notice Correction, THTQIP Waiver
The following information was obtained from the June 14 issue of the Texas Register. Public...
From McKnight’s: CMS Crackdown, NF Management Agreements
– “A compliance expert cautioned long-term care providers about CMS’...
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Employment
Social Media and Your Health Care OrganizationA new study on social media and health care shows that more than 1, 200 hospitals...
Background Checks for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facility Employees
Many nursing homes and assisted living facilities may be unsure whether they are...
IRS Defers Requirement on Reporting Health Plan Coverage Costs
On October 12, 2010, the IRS released a draft Form W-2 for employers for 2011. Employers...
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Business
CHARTING BY EXCEPTION–THE FAST TRACK TO RUG ERRORS?Charting by exception is the single most problematic form of nursing charting. Charting by exception is a tool used for residents who require little to no nursing intervention or care. This type of charting, if not done correctly, will leave the facility subject to allegations of RUG review errors. Reviewers scrutinize nurse charting to... [Read more of this review]
DRILLING DOWN TO ADL MDS ERRORS: THE HOW AND WHY MONEY IS WALKING OUT YOUR DOOR
As discussed last week, ADL’s are the major target for HHSC-OIG. ADL’s are the source for most errors resulting in RUG write downs. Not only did the facility lose money on incorrectly charted ADL’s they will also face large penalties after a RUG review. Charting ADL’s For most MDS nurses, ADLS are pieces of... [Read more of this review]
Medicaid and Managed Care–Who Benefits?
Is Medicaid really broke? If not, who is making money where Managed Care is involved? According to this, not the providers. Is this ignored so that attention is focused on allegations of fraud by providers? Read More →
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