PBJ “gotchas” CMS system accessSome customers are reporting slowness or inability to log into CMS to upload or enter their PBJ reports. Plan ahead and test your access to make sure you can submit your report on time. Done is better than perfect! It is the LAST week before the … Read More
CMS releases new Q&A document for SNF QRP training
On Oct. 12, CMS released a new 32-page Q&A document as a follow-up to their June 21-22 SNF QRP in-person training. CMS also confirmed and clarified that the new SNF PPS Discharge Assessment is to be completed for both planned and unplanned discharges. The two examples shown in the RAI manual related to unplanned … Read More
[On-demand webinar] New QRP quality reporting changes – are you ready?
Learn the details of the new MDS 3.0 Quality Reporting Program (QRP) measures, which took effect Oct. 1, 2016. The SNF QRP measures are the first experience long-term care providers will have with the IMPACT Act of 2014. Topics include the differences between QMs and SNF QRPs, details of the … Read More
ezPBJ launches Expert Network to help skilled nursing facilities with PBJ compliance
Rochester, NY-based ezPBJ has established a network of expert partners in Payroll Based Journal rules to help skilled nursing facilities comply with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new PBJ reporting process. ezPBJ Network partners include MDS Consultants, 360 Consulting and Amy Taylor & Company Certified Public Accountants. These … Read More
PBJ completion checklist
PBJ “gotchas” Vendor filesSNFs are still responsible for what is submitted to CMS, even when a vendor gives you their PBJ files. Audit and scrub your vendor staffing hours for accuracy and to spot missing data. Make sure staff in vendor-created files have unique ID’s and don’t overlap your employee ID’s. … Read More