Real-World Scenarios: Where PDPM Dollars Are Won or Lost
Insights from Scott Heichel RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC, Director of Reimbursement and Education, Pathway Health PDPM success includes connecting the dots between what’s happening on the floor and what’s being documented. As an NHA, you don’t need to code the MDS yourself, but you do need to lead the team, ask the right questions, and...
Real-world Examples: Missed Areas on the MDS that Impact Reimbursement under PDPM
Insights from Scott Heichel RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC, Director of Reimbursement and Education, Pathway Health Continuing on our exploration of impacts to PDPM, today we are sharing additional real-world examples of frequently missed areas on the MDS that can significantly impact reimbursement under the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). 1. Swallowing Disorders (Section K) Example: A...
Reimbursement QuickTIP: Get Paid for the Care and Services you Provide
During the COVID-19 pandemic, post-acute care leaders have had their days filled with sparse staffing, infection control surveys, sick residents and staff, and distraught families. Now that vaccines are rolling out to our residents and employees, we can begin to look beyond making it through the day and think about the overall health of...
Fireside Training Courses in May
Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to strengthen your education in May. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Prepare for Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), presented in Lake Elmo, MN, May 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 1,2,3 The Final Phase is Near – Strategies for Implementation of Phase 3, presented in Lake Elmo,...
Fireside Training Courses in April
Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to strengthen your education in April. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: MDS Excellence – Introduction to the Complete RAI Process (Formerly MDS Fundamentals), presented in Lake Elmo, MN, April 9 – 11, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Prepare for Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), presented in Lake Elmo, MN,...
Register for FREE Webinar on PDPM Need-to-Knows
Back by popular demand! Pathway Health’s exclusive, FREE webinars fill up in days! Secure your spot while it’s hot! Pathway Health’s Karolee Alexander presents a special, FREE webinar on Patient-Driven Payment Model Solutions. The webinar, titled, “Patient-Driven Payment Model: What You Need to Know Now,” will provide participants with an overview of the new...
Envisioning the Future with AANAC and AADNS in Orlando
Pathway Health’s Susan LaGrange, Karolee Alexander, Colleen Toebe, Cindy Perrault, Louann Lawson, and Leah Killian-Smith will be exhibiting at the 2019 AANAC and AADNS Annual Conference hosted by the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination in Orlando, FL, from April 3 – 5. Susan LaGrange will also present at the event. This will be the...
Further Your Education with Fireside Training Classes
There are many opportunities for you to strengthen your education in March. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Prepare for Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), presented in Lake Elmo, MN, March 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Prepare for Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), presented in Westmont, IL, March 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m....
Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council Symposium 2019
Pathway Health representatives will attend the 25th Symposium at the Grand Geneva Resort for the annual WI Director of Nursing Council in Lake Geneva, WI. The event’s theme is Get Your Game On, a call-to-action for attendees and presenters alike as they congregate for the latest insights in nursing. Pathway Health leaders will be involved...
What If… 2019 Conference with LeadingAge Minnesota
Pathway Health leadership will exhibit and present during the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute & Expo on February 6-8, 2019. The event centers on the theme of “What If…” pushing the boundaries of health care and challenging attendees to think bigger. What if we could start from scratch? What if we could dream without limits? What if...