CMS will implement a new survey process starting in November 2017, which means F-Tags as we know them now are going away. Beginning Nov. 28, 2017, all states will see a different kind of survey, a new computer-based process designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both Traditional and … Read More
[On-demand webinars] QRP and MDS updates: 2017 and beyond
It’s almost Oct. 1 and more changes from CMS are upon us! SimpleLTC recently hosted two webinars (Sept. 19 and Sept. 26) that were our most popular live training events yet. Nearly 4,000 people joined us to learn the latest MDS 3.0 changes from one of the nation’s leading experts. … Read More
Important: New password security guidelines for customers
You’ve no doubt heard by now about the massive Equifax data breach, which exposed the private data of 143 million Americans. In addition to high-profile consumer data attacks like this, the occurrence of data hacks on healthcare providers has been on the rise, including more than 80 attacks so far … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Administering the PHQ-9 and maximizing identification of depression
Properly assessing and reporting depression is critical to both resident well-being and facility reimbursement. Up to 60% of residents in a skilled nursing setting exhibit some type of depressive symptoms, but depression frequently remains undetected and untreated. Not only that, improper assessment of depression can have direct financial impact, with reimbursement … Read More