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CMS has posted a proposed rule for FY 2019. The proposal not only changes payment rates, but also proposes a new case mix grouping called the Patient-Driven Payment Model, or PDPM. This model replaces the RCS-1 that was proposed in May of last year. According to CMS, this new system has 80% fewer groupings and uses some metrics already collected for quality reporting. CMS says the intention is to lessen administrative burden, streamline the process, and provide payment equal to care needs of the patient rather than volume of patients. PDPM would be effective October 1, 2019. Hospices are expected to receive a 1.8% payment increase in 2019 — an improvement from the prior year, according to the 2019 proposed hospice payment rule posted April 27 on the Federal Register. HHS will hold an open door call this month to discuss its expanded Settlement Conference Facilitation program. The call will be held May 22. The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) today revealed “Capture the Moment” as this year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week®. There is no best way to influence others. The right choice of leadership style depends on your ability to determine whether your staff have all the skills and experience they need to do the job they are assigned and your sense of whether they want to or believe they can do it. New in the May issue of PPS Alert for Long-Term Care... How to minimize bad debt Many healthcare providers spend more resources and time on collections rather than implementing best practices at the start of the revenue management cycle. The SNF annual bad debt expense should be less than 1% of the net revenue. Not a subscriber? Sign up here. Monthly In-Service: May issue of CNA Training Advisor Person-centered care Click here to receive a new lesson plan every month, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs. Education and Training Tools Work your quality measures Avoid care coordination citations at your home health agency An MDS Coordinator's best resource Have you thought of your next senior living activity? | | Product Spotlight At HCPro, we help your organization make faster, better decisions by connecting your challenges and questions to an unrivaled network of experts, resources, and solutions. With a shared-cost membership, you can expect world-class thinking and advice without having to worry about the meter running or expensive consulting fees. An all-encompassing offering, PROPELAdvisory Services is available in six domains, with more on the way. Our growing family includes memberships in Medicare, long-term care, clinical documentation improvement, medical staff, coding, and revenue cycle management. Click here to learn more, or contact us at: 615-724-7213 | [email protected] |
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