Beginning Oct. 1, 2019, the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) will shift the way your skilled nursing facility is reimbursed for Medicare A services. PDPM will replace the current RUG-IV system, introducing a whole new way to calculate SNF reimbursement. The current RUG-IV system incentivizes the use of therapy minutes … Read More
Texas facilities: Register for PCSP form training from HHS
As a courtesy to our Texas customers, SimpleLTC is passing along the following educational information on behalf of Texas Health and Human Services (HHS): Beginning January 26, 2019, local authority (LA) and nursing facility (NF) providers will have access to the new PASRR Comprehensive Service Plan (PCSP) form, which replaces … Read More
Simple will no longer support Internet Explorer 10 and below as of Feb 15, 2019
Attention Customers: Effective Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, SimpleLTC will discontinue support of Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and below. This is an important change that will allow us to maintain maximum security for all our users and their resident data. Here are a few reasons why this change is necessary: Failing to … Read More
Psychotropic Medication FAQ: Achieving a successful survey
On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, SimpleLTC partnered with TeamHealth to offer one of our most highly anticipated webinars ever: Psychotropic Medication: Achieving a successful survey. During the webinar, industry experts Dr. Robert Figlerski and Ms. Elizabeth Borntrager discussed psychotropic medication, which continues to be a significant focus of CMS guidance … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Psychotropic medication: Achieving a successful survey
Will your current psychotropic medication practices result in a successful survey? Psychotropic medication management continues to be a significant focus of CMS guidance and DOH Surveys. The role of the prescriber has shifted from prescribing medications to a more conservative approach of de-prescribing psychotropic medications where appropriate. Your facility’s effective … Read More