Ho! Ho! Ho!…Oh No! Readmissions are Not Merry and Bright for Most.
In light of the recent readmission outcomes due to SNF Value-Based Purchasing (SNFVBP), our industry is challenged with some significant readmission penalties. As you know, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented measures to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions by lowering a year’s worth of payments to nearly 11,000 SNF providers. The financial incentives...
SNF VBP + SNF QRP = Dash for Dollars
As you know, Phase Two of the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program’s Review and Corrections process is upon us. Phase Two provides SNFs with the opportunity to review and request corrections to the performance score and ranking information contained in the Annual Performance Score Report. The deadline to submit Phase Two Review...
SNF QRP Non-Compliance Letter Response
In the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule 80 FR (46427 through 46429) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements. Any SNFs found non-compliant according to the quality reporting requirements will receive a letter of non-compliance through the Quality Improvement and Evaluation...
The Right Education Path
In May, Pathway Health has many quality opportunities to assist and strengthen your education path. Register now for any of the following Fireside Training classes below: INTERACT Certified Champion 4.0 Program QIP, presented by Kim Stenzel in Loveland, OH on May 14-15 MDS Fundamentals, presented by Robyn Savold in Lake Elmo, MN on May 15-16...