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CMS has posted the latest Home Health Agency Public Use File (PUF), with data from 2016 CMS this month will detail for hospices the progress it’s making on its planned Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool (HEART). If the results of an internal audit determine that Medicare was billed inappropriately, the provider is in potential violation of the False Claims Act, which describes a violator as any entity or person that causes the federal government to make payments for goods or services that are a) not provided, b) provided contrary to federal standards or law, or c) provided at a level or quality different than what the claim was submitted for. The Alzheimer’s Association has launched a pilot program to connect dementia care experts with assisted-living facilities (ALF). The program is modeled after ECHO, or Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, a telemonitoring program that uses videoconferencing to share information. This pilot connects dementia care experts with leaders from ALFs. The program lasts six months and will include presentations and case studies to enhance care. CMS’ final rule, effective in October 2019, is a major overhaul for the long-term care industry, including SNFs. To survive, stakeholders must understand how reimbursement will work and how their facilities will need to function. New in the September issue of PPS Alert for Long-Term Care... Fast focus: Keys to successful admissions The idea of reducing the risk of litigation through person-centered care is the idea that meeting the needs of the resident on a routine basis creates an atmosphere of trust, dependence, and value. If residents contribute to their own well-being and partner with care providers, the satisfaction increases and risk of litigation decreases. And it all starts at admission. Not a subscriber? Sign up here. Monthly In-Service: September issue of CNA Training Advisor Lifting and transferring 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 SNF Final Rule: Prepare for PDPM Survive the Next Generation of Pre-Claim Reviews: Here’s What to Know Compliance Checkup With the Revised Home Health CoPs Attend the Private Duty National Conference & Expo Implementing an Effective Dementia Program in Long-Term Care | | 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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