August 6, 2016 Final Rule

This post has been modified or updated. Learn more about our services here or shop our tools and resources here. Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities for FY 2017, SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program, SNF...

Section GG: Key Concepts for Successful Implementation

This post has been modified or updated. Learn more about our services here or shop our tools and resources here. On October 1, 2016, completion of section GG (Functional Abilities and Goals) will be required as part of the admission (Start of SNF PPS Stay) and...

Five Star Preview Reports

This post has been modified or updated. Learn more about our services here or shop our tools and resources here. Five Star Preview Reports Now Available The Five Star Preview Reports became available on July 21st. Nursing Home Compare will update with June’s Five Star...

Preview Data Available for New Quality Measures

This post has been modified or updated. Learn more about our services here or shop our tools and resources here. The Five Star Preview Reports were available through the CMS QIES System on April 20th. Beginning with this update, each nursing home is able to review...