DADS released a provider and an information letter. NF: DADS provided guidelines regarding the implementation of the new rules and their impact on: pending Medicaid bed waiver applications or exemption requests currently under review and approved Medicaid bed allocations that have not been certified. (Letter) Additionally, DADS clarified supporting documentation requirements for activities of daily living coded in Section G of MDS 3.0 assessments for state surveys and utilization … [Read more...] about IL/PL: NF Changes
TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the December 6 issue of the Texas Register. The Texas Board of Nursing proposed to amend Chapter 216, §§216.1 - 216.3 and 216.5 - 216.11, which would modify the definition of the term "advanced practice registered nurse" for consistency with the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Consensus Model of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, correct outdated references and minor typographical errors in the rule text, and replace the term … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Changes
LTC News: CMS Rules, Provider Court Case
-- "After years of trying to clamp down on hospital spending, the federal government wants to get control over what Medicare spends on nursing homes, home health services and other medical care typically provided to patients after they have left the hospital." - Kaiser -- "In a rule issued today, [CMS] finalized payment rates and policies for 2014, including a major proposal to support care management outside the routine office interaction as well as other policies to promote high quality … [Read more...] about LTC News: CMS Rules, Provider Court Case
TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Compliance
The following information was obtained from the November 29 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the THTQIP to create a nursing facility transformation pool. See the Texas Register for details. Adopted Rules On DADS' behalf HHSC adopted amendments to §9.553, Definitions; §9.555, Definitions of TxHmL program service components; §9.567, Process for Enrollment; §9.578, Program Provider Certification Principles: Service Delivery; … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: Board of Nursing Compliance
DADS News Alerts: Early Stakeholder Input
-- DADS has provided an opportunity for early stakeholder input on draft proposed rule revisions (PDF) to 40, TAC Chapter 41, the CDS Option, which include employer accountability for service delivery and nursing and delegation in the CDS option. The target effective date of the proposed rules is September 1, 2014. Stakeholders are encouraged to send written comments to cds@dads.state.tx.us. All written comments must be received by 5 p.m. December 11, 2013. -- jRAVEN 1.1.8.1 patch … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: Early Stakeholder Input
PLs and IL: ICF/IID Alerts
DADS released three provider letters and one information letter. ICFs/IID exempt from licensure: DADS issued the letter to provide guidance on reporting and investigating incidents reportable to DADS. (Letter) ICFs/IID exempt from licensure: DADS reissued this provider letter to replace references to the memorandum of understanding, titled, "Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (TDMHMR), Texas Department of Human Services (TDHS), and Texas Department of Protective … [Read more...] about PLs and IL: ICF/IID Alerts
TX Register Updates: New RFP, Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the November 22 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC seeks to hire a consultant to help develop a RFP to procure a new Texas Medicaid Information Management System and Fiscal Agent services for the Medicaid program. See the Texas Register for contact information. HHSC also seeks public comments on its estimate and methodology for determining the TANF program caseload reduction credit for FY 2014. For details, see the Texas … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: New RFP, Board of Nursing Changes
News Alerts/LTC News: 11/26 Comment Ends, 12/5 Meeting, 12/12 Webinar
-- DADS will hold a quality improvement webinar for Financial Management Services Agencies (FMSA), which is mandatory for FMSAs with a contract with DADS. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2013, 1:30-3:30 p.m. You may reserve your seat here. -- From the news alert page: Due to software technical difficulties experienced over the holiday weekend, DADS may not have received any faxed Provider Investigation Report, DADS Form 3613 or 3613-A. Please refax any Provider … [Read more...] about News Alerts/LTC News: 11/26 Comment Ends, 12/5 Meeting, 12/12 Webinar
LTC News: Physicians Concerned
-- "States are not doing a good job of monitoring how Medicaid managed care enterprises handle providers serving high-risk populations, according to a new government report." – McKnight's -- "Prospective Medicare changes regarding physician payments might unfairly penalize doctors working in long-term care settings, according to a prominent medical directors association...For example, the government has set incentives for physicians to meet 'meaningful us' thresholds for electronic health … [Read more...] about LTC News: Physicians Concerned
TX Register Updates: 12/5 Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
The following information was obtained from the November 15 issue of the Texas Register. Public Hearing and Notice HHSC will hold a hearing on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. to receive public comment on proposed payment rates for the AL/RC services under the CBA program, CBA Personal Care III services, and RC program. The hearing will be held in the Public Hearing Room, Brown-Heatly Building, located at 4900 North Lamar, Austin. HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: 12/5 Hearing, Board of Nursing Changes
