The following information was obtained from the September 6 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices DADS published a notice of a limited waiver from requirements of Chapter 2254 and a consultant contract award. The University of Florida (P.O. Box 115500, Gainesville, Florida 32611) was selected as contractor to provide an assessment of the functionality of an electronic health record system that SSLCs currently use, and its potential for customization to meet DADS future needs. The … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: EHR Contract, Per Diem Rates
HIPAA Alert!!
Don't forget the September 23, 2013 deadline to comply with the HIPAA mega rule. Focus on the following: Business Associate Agreements Updating "Notice of Privacy Practices" Adding privacy and security changes to policies and procedures Revising your security breach protocol Encrypting as much as possible Educating staff about the new requirements Also, please note that breaches by your business associates and their subcontractors are your responsibility under the new rules. … [Read more...] about HIPAA Alert!!
DADS News Alerts: 9/16, October Meetings
-- DADS revised a provider manual: Home-Delivered Meals Provider Manual. -- DADS announced a new provider manual, Consumer Managed Personal Attendant Services Provider Manual. -- Changes to service planning in the HCS are now reflected in the amended sections of the HCS Handbook: Section 4000 (Person Directed Planning Process) and Section 7000 (Implementation Plan and Backup Plan), found on the DADS site. If you have questions, please contact us at hcs@dads.state.tx. -- The CLASS … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 9/16, October Meetings
ILs: PAS, New Billing Codes
DADS released four information letters. CBA HCSSA, DBMD, PHC, and CDS: DADS reminded providers how important it is to ensure that claims submitted for Personal Assistance Services don't include any period of time when a consumer is in an institution The claim should be based on the actual days and hours that services were provided and documented on the consumer's Service Delivery Record. (Letter) Financial Management Services Agencies: DADS informed these agencies about two new … [Read more...] about ILs: PAS, New Billing Codes
Alerts/LTC News: Culture Change, ICD-9 Replacement
-- CMS released Survey and Certification Memorandum 13-56 (PDF) to outline the steps to take to address MDS 3.0 discharge assessments that haven't been completed and/or submitted as required under 42 CFR §483.20(g) and 42 CFR §483.20(f)(1). NFs should complete the assessments for inactive residents by September 30, 2013. Providers and others with questions should contact Cheryl Shiffer, MDS Clinical Coordinator. More from McKnight's. -- Registration is open for the 3rd Annual Culture Change … [Read more...] about Alerts/LTC News: Culture Change, ICD-9 Replacement
TX Register Update: Medicaid Payment Rates
The following information was obtained from the August 30 issue of the Texas Register. HHSC intends to submit an amendment to the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance, which would adjust payment rates and reimbursement methodologies for inpatient and outpatient hospital services, the DAHS program, and the PHC program. See the Texas Register for details. … [Read more...] about TX Register Update: Medicaid Payment Rates
TX Register Updates: NF Payment Increase, Medicaid Managed Care
The following information was obtained from the August 23 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices HHSC intends to submit to CMS a request to amend the CBA waiver program to remove cost containment service limits, allow individuals to transfer between waivers when medically necessary for services to continue to ensure health and safety, and other changes. HHSC intends to submit Transmittal Number 13-024 to add provisionally licensed psychologists as an additional type of provider … [Read more...] about TX Register Updates: NF Payment Increase, Medicaid Managed Care
ILs and PLs: Required Base Wage, CMS Survey
DADS released four information letters and two provider letters. NF: A review of the medical necessity determinations revealed errors. DADS identified the accuracy of assessment data drawn from the MDS assessment and clinical record as one reason for errors. (Letter) CMPAS: DADS informed these providers of rules on the required base wage. (Letter) CBA, PHC, CAS, FC, MDCP, and DAHS: DADS informed these providers of rules on the required base wage. (Revised Letter) Financial … [Read more...] about ILs and PLs: Required Base Wage, CMS Survey
DADS News Alerts: 9/9 Webinar, 10/8 Meeting, Save-the-dates
-- The next enrollment training for entities interested in becoming a Financial Management Services Agency will be held October 16-18, 2013 at the William B. Travis State Office Building, Room 1-111, 1701 Congress Ave., Austin, Room 1-111. See the DADS page for more information. -- DADS reminded providers that a mandatory upgrade to the CMSNet Juniper Client will begin for western states, which includes Texas, on August 31, 2013. The CMSNet page has more information. -- DADS will hold a … [Read more...] about DADS News Alerts: 9/9 Webinar, 10/8 Meeting, Save-the-dates
LTC News: Electronic Health Records, Physicians
-- "Long-term care providers shouldn't be afraid to ask questions and drive the conversation with vendors when purchasing an electronic health record system, according to an industry expert." – McKnight's -- "Nearly 50 medical societies signed a letter circulated by the American Medical Association last month, opposing the potential replacement of state-level QIOs with regional ones. AHCA/NCAL, the nation's largest long-term care provider group, expressed support of this position on … [Read more...] about LTC News: Electronic Health Records, Physicians
