CMS has alerted us to an issue within their ASAP (Assessment Submission and Processing) system that affects the calculated RUG rate of certain MDS 3.0 submissions. Here’s what you need to know. All MDS submissions beginning Oct. 1, 2016 through Nov. 4, 2016 are affected. The issue impacts all NO and SO (Nursing … Read More
CMS issues new information about PBJ submissions/penalties
Good news for many providers: CMS will not immediately impose penalties on SNFs that have not met the Nov. 14 deadline for PBJ submissions. This was among several items included in a Nov. 10 email from CMS, which covered several updates and suggestions for PBJ compliance. Key items in the CMS … Read More
PBJ: Done is better than perfect
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