Myths, misinformation and misconception...Seems to be a lot of this going around in the SNF setting these days regarding changes to come. Here are the Top 5 Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) realities as we see them today... The new payment … [Read more...]
2017 Therapist Favorites – Take a Peek
As 2017 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support throughout the year. We take great pride in our role of supporting long-term care therapists, MDS Coordinators and Rehab Managers... and we strive to provide resources … [Read more...]
The Price of Unreasonable and Unnecessary Therapy: SNF Part A Lawsuit Update
In our recent article, "Is Your SNF on the Naughty List?" we discussed negative practice patterns that have been identified in recent lawsuits and settlement agreements. The “naughty list” is of skilled nursing facilities exhibiting “negative … [Read more...]
Guidance from CMS – Preventing Denials for Insufficient Documentation: SNF Medicare Part A
If you are a therapist in a SNF, whether it be the short-term rehab side or the long term care side, chances are...you write...a...lot! So how's that going for you? Well, Medicare seems to think therapists working in the Part A SNF setting need some … [Read more...]
Is Your SNF On the Naughty List?
The Department of Justice is making a "list” – a list that no one in long-term care wants to be on! The "list" is of skilled nursing facilities exhibiting "negative practice patterns" who may ultimately end up involved in lawsuits with … [Read more...]