by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 10, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19
In addition to the obvious concerns related to the current Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Coronavirus pandemic has created secondary challenges that numerous SNFs are facing including increased public scrutiny, changes in admission patterns, and declining census... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog, CMS, COVID-19
On July 17, 2020, CDC updated the guidance related to Discontinuation of Transmission-Based Precautions and Disposition of Patients with COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings (Interim Guidance) and the Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, PDPM
Per the MLN Connects news issued July 23, 2020, a new issue is affecting some inpatient hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) claims when an interrupted stay is billed at the end of the month. The system incorrectly assigns edits U5601-U5608 (overlapping a... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, COVID-19, PDPM
PEPPER summarizes Medicare claims data statistics for billed claims in target areas that may be at risk for improper payments. Your facility data is compared to all SNFs in the nation, in your state, and in your jurisdiction to assess how your past billing practices... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog, CMS, COVID-19, PDPM
Since July 20, skilled nursing facilities have the availability of various COVID-19 point-of-care (POC) rapid results tests for both residents and staff in order to fulfill the CMS guidance that recommends a baseline test and weekly testing thereafter. Facilities... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, CMS, COVID-19, PDPM
Is your facility CLIA certified? Beginning this week, COVID-19 point of care (POC) testing instruments and supplies will start to be provided to skilled nursing facilities, prioritizing “hot spots” first. Only facilities with a Clinical Laboratory Improvement...