Did you know that there are Federal Regulations in the long-term care setting that mandate residents have services in place to maintain their highest level of function? Did you know that there are Federal Regulations that state Medicare will pay … [Read more...]
PHE and Waivers Officially Extended Another 90 Days – April to July 2021
On April 15, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services released a declaration of renewal of the National Public Health Emergency (PHE) which will be in effect for another 90 days, starting April 21st. This declaration renews for the 5th time, … [Read more...]
CMS Shares PDPM Therapy Data – Time to Recalibrate!
CMS released the Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) FY2022 Proposed Rule this week. The Rule contains the components that will go into effect 10/1/21 pending any changes made based on comments and feedback … [Read more...]
SNF Medicare Part A Proposed Rule for October 1st 2021 – Some Hidden Gems
CMS released the Medicare Part A Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) FY2022 Proposed Rule this week. The Rule contains the components that will go into effect 10/1/21 pending any changes made based on comments and feedback … [Read more...]
Could Your Therapy Frequency Cause a Medicare Part A Denial?
Question: If a Medicare Part A resident is receiving skilled therapy services, and does not have skilled nursing needs, what is the rule for therapy coverage? Is 1 therapy discipline required to provide services a minimum of 5 days per week, or can … [Read more...]
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