MLN Matters Number: MM11992 was posted November 6, 2020 with same title as this blog. This MLN Matters Article is for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and hospital swing bed providers billing Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This article informs you of an update to SNF Patient-Driven … Read More
Quarterly PBJ contest winners
Every quarter, we provide a fun incentive for submitting your PBJ report early. If a SimplePBJ™ customer submitted their PBJ report to CMS before Nov. 3, they were automatically entered to win one of five $100 Target gift cards. Thanks to everyone who submitted in advance! The winners are… Facility … Read More
Upcoming COVID-19 webinars and others you may be interested in
2 NHSN Webinars – Same Topic – Different Dates Topic: Reporting Results of Point of Care Testing for COVID-19: A New NHSN Pathway Date: Thursday, Nov 12, 2020 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Topic: Reporting Results of … Read More
CMS COVID-19 county positivity rates for November 10, 2020 posted
The most recent COVID-19 county positivity rates are posted here – November 10, 2020. There are many more red zones on this posting than previously. For example, my home state of IA has 94 red zones and 5 yellow zones. There are no green zones currently. Remember that you must … Read More
No update to RAI User’s Manual for FY2021
The RAI User’s Manual will not be updated for FY2021 as per CMS’ original statement regarding such an update. The posting of the page I found late last week was only the required renewal of the PRA – Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. In effect, the combination of the PRA Disclosure Statement and the … Read More