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
FY 2021 PDPM ICD-10 mappings posted
CMS has posted the ICD-10 PDPM Mappings for FY2021 on this webpage. Scroll down the page to find: https://www.cms.gov/files/zip/fy-2021-pdpm-icd-10-mappings.zip-0 is the direct link to this .zip file. You’ll find these spreadsheets when you access that .zip file. Want to keep up with the changing COVID-19 situation in skilled nursing? Subscribe … Read More
Administration proposes to expand telehealth benefits permanently for Medicare beneficiaries beyond the COVID-19 PHE and advances access to care in rural areas
This Press Release announced CMS changes as well as an Executive Order signed on Monday, August 3, 2020. “The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing changes to expand telehealth permanently, consistent with the Executive Order on Improving Rural and Telehealth Access that President Trump signed today. The … Read More
Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users’ Guide updated July 29, 2020
CMS posted the updated Five-Star Quality Rating System Technical Users Guide (29-pages) this past week. The updated State-Level Health Inspection Cut Point Table (4-pages) was also posted. July 2020 Revisions: Temporary Changes due to COVID-19 Staffing Rating Changes: Under the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers, CMS … Read More