Venetia Croy has been known by many as the welcoming voice and face for callers and visitors to Florida Health Care Association. After more than 26 years, Venetia’s service will come to an end as she retires from the association and prepares for the … [Continue reading] about Happy Retirement to Venetia Croy!
Post-Acute Care: 3 Action Items to Prepare for the 5-Star Rating Unfreeze
This is a guest column by Ellen Kuebrich, Chief Strategy Officer of Providigm, provided courtesy of Medline Industries. Spring is here, and everything is thawing… including Health Inspection Star Ratings. Here’s a quick primer on how the … [Continue reading] about Post-Acute Care: 3 Action Items to Prepare for the 5-Star Rating Unfreeze
Proposed Medicare Rule for FY 2019 Released
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the proposed rule for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2020 update. Based on the proposed rule, CMS projects aggregate payments … [Continue reading] about Proposed Medicare Rule for FY 2019 Released
Are your residents staying hydrated?
Spring has arrived in Florida. While the days are sunny and beautiful, they’re also warm, which means the heat index is rising. Do you know whether your residents are getting enough hydration? It doesn’t take much for someone who is young and healthy … [Continue reading] about Are your residents staying hydrated?
The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
Effective October 1, 2019 The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) will replace the RUG-IV system currently used for skilled nursing facility (SNF) payment. Unless CMS makes any changes in program implementation, we anticipate the effective date of … [Continue reading] about The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)