by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, Medical Review, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM, SNF
SNF Meetings– UR & Triple Check Essentials According to a recent Agency Financial Report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the primary reasons for SNF payment error include (1) missing or insufficient documentation to support the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 30, 2023 | Blog, Medicare, Nursing, Quality, SNF
How much of your time is spent in meetings? Depending on your role, time in meetings may take more time than any other task or responsibility you have. Do you sometimes wonder if all these meetings are even necessary (“Could this have been an email?”) Days are busy... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog, Quality, Reimbursement, SNF
The SNF VBP program encourages SNFs to improve the quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries by awarding incentive payments to SNFs based on their performance in the area of reducing unplanned hospital readmissions. Currently, the SNF VBP program utilizes the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog, MDS, Medicare, PDPM, SNF
The Social Service department plays a significant role in daily nursing facility operations. From patient care planning, patient adjustment to facility admission, discharge planning, engaging with family/representatives, and beyond, social service staff members wear... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 18, 2023 | SNF, Training
John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” Are your facility’s leaders, whether new or seasoned, receiving ongoing training to best perform their duties and lead their team? A recent study on why healthcare workers quit their... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 11, 2022 | Blog, SNF
According to the most recent Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) report released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), $2.7 billion in improper payments were projected for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) services for 2021. Inadequate...