DADS released one provider and two information letters: NFs: DADS informed NFs about updated procedures related to joint investigations with law enforcement of abuse, and neglect complaints and incidents. DADS Regulatory Services must notify and cooperate with local law enforcement agencies in joint investigations of abuse and neglect allegations described in HSC ยง242.126(c)(1). (Letter) CBA, HCSSAs, CWP, ICMW, MDCP, PACE, and STAR+PLUS providers: DADS informed Community Services … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, Hospice, STAR+PLUS
Texas Register: Three Hearings, Board of Nursing Rules
The following information was obtained from the May 7 issue of the Texas Register: Public Hearings and Notice HHSC will hold a public hearing on May 24, 2010, at 9 a.m. to receive public comments on rates for the attendant compensation rate component for contracts not participating in the Attendant Compensation Rate Enhancement for the HCS, TxHmL, and ICF/MR programs. The hearing will take place in the Lone Star Conference Room. For more information, contact Meisha Scott by telephone at … [Read more...] about Texas Register: Three Hearings, Board of Nursing Rules
Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, NFs, CLASS
DADS released two provider and four information letters: Licensed ICFs/MR: Effective June 1, 2010, DFPS will assume responsibility for A/N/E investigations in licensed ICFs/MR. A person associated with each licensed ICF/MR must be available 24 hours a day to receive notification from DFPS of A/N/E allegations. (Letter) NFs: Law requires DADS to post detailed compliance information for each institution it licenses. Subsection (e) also requires DADS to post information the institution … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: ICFs/MR, NFs, CLASS
CMS News: Physician Payment Rates, Inpatient Care
Physicians will get a temporary reprieve from Medicare reimbursement payment cuts. Last week, President Barack Obama signed into law the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which holds off a payment reduction through May 31, 2010. The law is retroactive to April 1, 2010. "The Administration has repeatedly stated that the formula that determines what physicians and others are paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is broken and needs to be fixed. We will continue to work with Congress to … [Read more...] about CMS News: Physician Payment Rates, Inpatient Care
Information Letters for Nursing Facilities
DADS developed Form 1018 - Specialized Services Customized Manual Wheelchair Authorization Request and Form 1017 - Specialized Services Durable Medical Equipment Authorization Request and form instructions to be used for NF residents who qualify for Customized Manual Wheelchair and Durable Medical Equipment benefits through Specialized Services. (Letter) DADS will authorize reimbursement only for NF Emergency Dental Services and will not reimburse routine dental services. (Letter) … [Read more...] about Information Letters for Nursing Facilities
Provider and Information Letters: HCS, ICFs/MR, NFs
DADS released one provider and two information letters: Adult Day Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, HCSSAs, ICFs/MR, and NFs: DADS reminded these providers that the DADS Regulatory Services division no longer distributes printed program notifications to service providers. There are two options available to you to receive Regulatory Services notifications: 1) regularly visit Resources for DADS service providers; and 2) sign up to receive free e-mail notifications on the DADS … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: HCS, ICFs/MR, NFs
Provider and Information Letters: NFs, Type C Assisted Living Facilities, Etc.
DADS released one information letter and three provider letters: NFs: Effective April 3, 2010, DADS will implement an enhancement to the DADS Service Authorization System to allow payment for a nursing facility resident who transfers to a new facility. The enhancement will authorize payment to the NF providing services to residents. (Letter) Type C Assisted Living Facilities: DADS will implement the use of revised Form 3736 (Application for State License to Operate a Type C Assisted … [Read more...] about Provider and Information Letters: NFs, Type C Assisted Living Facilities, Etc.
Information Letters: ICF/MR, NF Administrators, MDCP
DADS released four information letters: NF Administrators: DADS Quality Assurance and Improvement unit is conducting the annual Nursing Facility Quality Review evaluations of care delivered to nursing facility residents. DADS has contracted with Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Service Plus Foundation, Inc., to conduct the 2010 evaluations of individuals residing in nursing facilities. (Letter) ICF/MR: DADS clarified the transportation requirements related to Supported Employment in … [Read more...] about Information Letters: ICF/MR, NF Administrators, MDCP
Medicaid Cuts for Texas Providers
The Texas Tribune, a non-profit public media organization, published a story about nursing facilities in Texas facing Medicaid rate cuts. The article mentions a story we blogged about last month. To deal with a potential budget shortfall, Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Joe Straus asked HHSC to reduce Medicaid spending by five percent. HHSC Commissioner Tom Suehs offered a list of reductions worth $304 million. The Texas Tribune notes that last … [Read more...] about Medicaid Cuts for Texas Providers
Information Letters: CBA, HSC, DBMD, Etc.
DADS released three information letters: CBA, CBA Assisted Living/Residential Care, CLASS, DAHS, ICF/MR, ICM, HCS, NFs, PHC, RC, and TxHmL providers: The HHSC Rate Analysis Department has posted mandatory cost reporting and cost report training for 2009 information on its web site. The final session of the 2009 cost report training is scheduled for March 9-10, 2010. Providers must make sure the preparer has completed cost report training. HHSC RAD must receive all 2009 cost reports no … [Read more...] about Information Letters: CBA, HSC, DBMD, Etc.
