Attention Texas LTC providers: Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an upcoming webinar on Specialized Services, especially for Texas nursing facilities. Specialized Services Webinar Training, presented by Sally Schultz Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 10:30am–12:00pm What you’ll learn What are Specialized Services, why are they important, and the rules and … Read More
Reminder: PBJ filing deadline, May 15
Heads up! The next PBJ filing deadline is coming up soon. Don’t forget that your SNF Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting submissions are due to CMS on May 15, 2017. This quarterly PBJ report will cover the second fiscal quarter (Jan. 1 – Mar. 31). Submissions must be received by the end of … Read More
Texas facilities can now enroll in QIPP
The Texas Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) is now open for enrollment by Texas nursing facilities and SNF organizations. QIPP open enrollment began Monday, April 3, 2017. All enrollment materials are due to the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) no later than 5:00 pm, April 30, 2017. To enroll, visit the HHS … Read More
RoP questions? We’ve got answers in this FAQ
On Mar. 7, SimpleLTC and Briggs Healthcare presented one of our most popular training webinars ever: “The RoPs are here! Do you know what’s changing?” The new CMS Requirements of Participation (RoPs) — also known as the “Mega Rule” or “Final Rule” — became effective Nov. 28, 2016, and represent the first … Read More
[Webinar] Requirements of Participation
[On-demand webinar] The RoPs are here! Are you ready for Phase 2? This detailed webinar dives into 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 … Read More