Updated Requirements of Participation (RoPs) for nursing facilities became effective Nov. 28, 2016. These RoPs — also known as the “Mega Rule” or “Final Rule” — are the first comprehensive changes made to the requirements for long-term care providers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs since 1991. SimpleLTC, along with Briggs Healthcare, … Read More
Latest PBJ updates from CMS
PBJ “gotchas” CMS system access With the vast majority of SNFs submitting PBJ data in the weeks before the Nov. 14th deadline, CMS’ site was slow and difficult to access. Workarounds included accessing in off hours or logging into other regions. Plan ahead to avoid technical challenges before the Feb. … Read More