Today SimpleLTC and Briggs Healthcare jointly announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Briggs will acquire SimpleLTC. As a wholly owned subsidiary, SimpleLTC will fully maintain its brand, employees and product growth strategies. Founded in 2003, SimpleLTC offers software products that help long-term care providers simplify data … Read More
Texas providers: Share your PASRR success stories
Why PASRR: Share your success story! Because the work you do with PASRR and PL1 processes is important, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) is asking Texas providers to share success stories related to PASRR. Why is PASRR important? As a Texas long-term care provider, the screening you do (PL1) … Read More
DADS announces new Texas PASRR enhancements effective Aug. 26, 2016
The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has just release new information regarding upcoming Texas PASRR changes. The new enhancements take effect Aug. 26, 2016, and primarily affect the time allowed to perform updates to PL1 screening and IDT meeting documentation requirements. Please see the details, as provided by … Read More
Lessons from Payroll-Based Journal practice submissions to CMS
PBJ “gotchas” Split shifts at midnight. CMS requires hours be reported on per calendar day – midnight to midnight. Most timekeeping systems don’t report overnight shifts this way. ezPBJ’s wizard will take your punch data and automatically calculate Paid Hours by Calendar Day. Lessons from practice submissions Now that PBJ … Read More
State of California trusts SimplePBJ™ for painless PBJ compliance
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) offers long-term care to California veterans. The eight current homes are a system of live-in, residential care facilities offering a comprehensive plan of medical, dental, pharmacy, rehabilitation services and social activities within a homelike, small community environment. CalVet homes range from 60-1,000+ residents. … Read More