Important information for Skilled Nursing Facility Admissions, Billers and Finance Departments! New Medicare Part A and Part B Deductibles and Premiums have been released for the 2021 calendar year. Effective January 1, 2021; the following rates will apply: Medicare Part A SNF Coinsurance $185.50/day (Beneficiary to pay $185.50/day after day 20 until end of … Continue reading
Posted Monday, November 2, 2020 CMS, under the direction of the Trump Administration, announced their preliminary plans to ensure that all Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, when it becomes available. In preparation for seniors to have access to the vaccine, CMS has released an Interim Final Rule with comment period on October 29, … Continue reading
Written By Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA It starts at the front door. Smart choices upon admission will yield the best results. A strong admissions department will weigh various factors upon admitting a resident, working with the clinical team to select a strong primary diagnosis. This requires a comprehensive review of documentation … Continue reading
Written By Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA Confusion, new directives every hour, residents desperate for help, family, and hope. Your clinical awareness is sharp, on high alert, mindful of any shift in condition. Your all-consuming focus is the health of the patients in your care. In March 2020, this was the scene … Continue reading