DADS released two information letters. Most providers types, including AFC, ALFs, CBA, CLASS, DAHS, ERS, HDM, ICF/ID, and PACE: HIPAA rules mandate that all Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions must use EDI Version 5010. CMS extended the April 1, 2012, compliance deadline until July 1, 2012. (Letter) CDSA: DADS is making EVV more flexible for individuals who use the CDS Option, based on stakeholder feedback. An excerpt: EVV Levels of Participation It is the intent of … [Read more...] about ILs: EDI Version 5010, EVV
TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained in the May 18 issue of the Texas Register: The Board of Nursing proposes to amend §213.23, Decision of the Board, which would clarify existing requirements for submitting written materials to the board and making oral presentations; facilitate fully informed board deliberation and decisions; and specify that proposals for decision may not contain recommendations for sanctions. The board also proposes to amend §213.33, Factors Considered for Imposition … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Changes
TX Medicaid Spending, CA Medicaid Cuts
CBS reports that Medicaid spending in Texas is growing faster than tax revenue, which doesn't bode well for providers expecting to receive reimbursement. An excerpt: Monday's testimony confirmed Gov. Rick Perry's warning that Medicaid costs represent a major challenge to the state budget, and he called for lawmakers to get the program under control. But lawmakers are likely to have a hard time finding enough cuts in services and cost-savings to balance the budget when they meet again next year. … [Read more...] about TX Medicaid Spending, CA Medicaid Cuts
DADS News Alerts: Region 4/5 Meetings, ICF/ID Conference
-- DADS will hold an NF provider meeting for Regions 4 and 5 only on June 27, 2012, from 9-noon at the University of Texas at Tyler's Ornelas Activity Center, 3402 Old Omen Road in Tyler. Registration deadline for this meeting is June 15, 2012: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZWRLK2S -- The Board of Nursing is hosting a webinar titled "The LVN Scope of Practice: What Every LVN, RN and Employer Should Know." Registration information (PDF): Webinars will be held from 11a.m. to Noon on the … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Region 4/5 Meetings, ICF/ID Conference
TX Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
The following information was obtained from the May 11 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the regional healthcare partnership, on May 17, 2012, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Brown-Heatly Building, Public Hearing Room, 4900 North Lamar Boulevard in Austin. HHSC will hold a second public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to the administrative rule codified in 1 TAC §355.8065, Disproportionate Share … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Hearings, Medical Board Changes
Common Nursing Facility Survey Deficiencies
McKnights Long Term Care News offers a free webinar entitled "2012 Survey Update: The Least You Need to Know" on common nursing facility deficiencies. Linda Elizaitis, president of CMS Compliance Group and one of the speakers, stated the most common nursing home citations have to do with kitchen sanitation, infection control, management of resident care plans and medication dispensing procedures. Elizaitis noted that state surveyors have also honed in on matters of resident dignity, and … [Read more...] about Common Nursing Facility Survey Deficiencies
Private Home Health Care Profitable
The Baby Boom generation will be a business boom, indeed. According to USA Today, home health is a very profitable franchise for several reasons. The children of aging parents who need care work, so fewer are available to provide full-time home care for parents and other relatives. If the franchise is so profitable now, imagine how lucrative it will be in the next 10-20 years. Michelle Rowan, president of a market research firm that released a report about the booming business, attributes … [Read more...] about Private Home Health Care Profitable
ILs/PL: LVN On-Call, 2011 Cost Reports
DADS released one provider letter and two information letters. ICFs/ID with Capacity of 13 or Fewer Beds: DADS clarified the enforcement schedule for implementing HRC §§161.091 – 161.096 and informed providers of the required elements of the comprehensive nursing assessment for an LVN to provide on-call services or an unlicensed staff member to administer medications. (Letter) All contracted NFs: DADS informed providers they must submit Form 3618 – Resident Transaction Notice when an … [Read more...] about ILs/PL: LVN On-Call, 2011 Cost Reports
TX Register Updates: Dental Homes, Medical Board Licensure
The following information was obtained from the May 4 issue of the Texas Register. Emergency Rules For 60 days, HHSC is renewing the effectiveness of the adoption of new §355.8201 and §355.8202. Proposed Rules HHSC proposed to amend §353.2, definitions; and §353.403, enrollment and disenrollment; and proposes new Subchapter K, consisting of §353.1001 and §353.1003, Children's Medicaid Dental Services, in Chapter 353, Medicaid Managed Care. The changes would describe the default … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Dental Homes, Medical Board Licensure
DADS News Alerts: Meetings, New Report
-- DADS invites Regions 2, 9, and 10 assisted living providers to attend a DADS Regulatory Services Division meeting on May 15, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 4801 Osborne Dr., El Paso Police Department, West Side Regional Command Center. in El Paso. Register here. -- DADS will hold a meeting for Region 6 only NFs on June 22, 2012, from 1-4 p.m. at the United Way of Greater Houston, Auditorium, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston. Register here before June 8. -- DADS will issue an RFP to … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Meetings, New Report
