Final Resident Roster reports are available to retrieve from the Myers and Stauffer portal. As a case mix consultant to nursing home associations and the State of Connecticut, Celtic has unique insight and helps to position our clients to be successful. Wondering how the CMI payer system will influence your reimbursement and clinical operations? Celtic … Continue reading
Did you receive a letter of non-compliance in your CASPER folder? Check here for source details, they were placed on July 14, 2021. You have until 11:59 PM, August 13, 2021, to request a reconsideration of non-compliance with CMS. Remaining out of compliance will impact your FY 2022 Annual Payment Update (APU). Celtic’s subject matter … Continue reading
CMS announced MACs plan to resume post-payment reviews for dates of service after March 2020. Uncertain how prepared you are for a MAC medical review? Celtic helps our clients establish successful practices to minimize the risk of revenue recoupment and offers support to build strong responses during post-pay audits. Source details available here… Continue reading
The interim final rule with comment period (IFC) details requirements for LTC providers to establish: Policies and procedures which ensure residents and staff have access to the COVID-19 vaccine or information on obtaining the vaccine, and education regarding benefits and risks Documentation of required COVID-19 vaccine education, and whether the residents and staff received … Continue reading
Highlights include: CMS projects an increase in SNF Medicare Part A payments of approximately $444 million, added measures and updates to the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP), and expansion of the SNF Value Based Purchasing (VBP) program. Source details are available here… Continue reading
Use this opportunity to ensure you are meeting CMS’s new requirements for notifying residents before transfer or discharge, care planning and MDS timeframes. Click here for source details. Celtic has helped numerous clients establish successful policies and practices during the PHE and is available to discuss your options… Continue reading