![[On-demand webinar] Administering the PHQ-9 and maximizing identification of depression](https://www.simpleltc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/simpleltc-assessing-depression-phq-9-webinar2.jpg)
Properly assessing and reporting depression is critical to both resident well-being and facility reimbursement. Up to 60% of residents in a skilled nursing setting exhibit some type of depressive symptoms, but depression frequently remains undetected and untreated. Not only that, improper assessment of depression can have direct financial impact, with reimbursement … Read More
[On-demand webinar] The RoPs are here! Are you ready for Phase 2?
The webinar details the latest information on new Requirements of Participation (RoPs), which became effective Nov. 28, 2016. Since Phase 1 was introduced, a number of changes have occurred and Phase 2 is almost upon us! This training covers details of Phase 2, helping you understand where RoPs have been … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Using the new Texas PASRR NFSS form in SimpleCFS™
Attention Texas providers: We’re pleased to announce that SimpleCFS™ users will be able to manage portions of the new Texas PASRR Nursing Facility Specialized Services (NFSS) form right inside the software. Watch this informative customer webinar to learn the details. The new NFSS form allows Texas NFs to enter requests for specialized … Read More
[On-demand webinar] SNF Value-Based Purchasing and Readmission Rates
On Oct. 1, 2018, CMS will implement the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP) as mandated by the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA). Per the new statute, 2% of every SNF’s Medicare payments will be withheld to fund incentive payments. Incentive payments will be based on a comparison of SNF hospital readmission rates … Read More
[On-demand webinar] The RoPs are here! Do you know what’s changing?
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