CMS has updated Nursing Home Infection Control Surveys as of August 6, 2020. This information comes in the form of Excel spreadsheets in a .zip file. You can also access this information on the Five-Star Quality Rating System webpage. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Related Links. Here’s what you’ll see: … Read More
Medicare Part B only ABN updated form requirement delayed to 1/1/2021
The ABN, Form CMS-R-131, and instructions have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal. Due to COVID-19 concerns, CMS is going to expand the deadline for use of the renewed ABN, Form CMS-R-131 (exp. 6/30/2023). At this time, the renewed ABN will be mandatory for … Read More
SNF Provider Preview reports – now available
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. The data contained within the Preview Reports is based on quality data submitted by SNFs between Q1 2019 – Q4 2019 (1/01/19 – 12/31/19) (for assessment-based measures) and Q4 2017 and Q3 2019 (10/01/17 – 9/30/19) (for claims-based … Read More
State-by-state breakdown: PPE supplies and COVID-19 testing positivity rates
AHCA/NCAL has posted two (2) general population at-a-glance graphics: PPE shortages by state and COVID-19 positivity The data displayed on the testing positivity graphic is from July 26, 2020; the source is Johns Hopkins University and the COVID Tracking Project. The percent of NHs with less than one (1) week … Read More
Upcoming CMS SNF/LTC open door forum – Thursday, August 6, 2020
The next CMS Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)/Long Term Care (LTC) Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date: Thursday, August 6, 2020 Start Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) To participate by phone: Dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Conference Passcode: 9375124 (Conference Call Only) Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before … Read More