We recently had the opportunity to meet with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) reimbursement management to discuss the audit and appeals processes for cost reports under the Prospective Payment System (PPS) methodology. The goal was to … [Continue reading] about Medicaid Audit Discussion
FHCA Scholarships Empower Caregivers to Further their Careers
Recently, the Florida Health Care Association awarded $15,250 in Bruce Taylor and Career Climb Scholarships to incredibly driven and passionate long term caregivers who aspire to continue their education, thereby enhancing the quality care and … [Continue reading] about FHCA Scholarships Empower Caregivers to Further their Careers
The Use of a CMP Grant to Investigate the Effects of Electrotherapy on Residents in Therapy
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allows the use of a portion of CMP (civil money penalties) funds to be used as grant money by an organization that wants to complete a project that will improve the life of nursing home residents … [Continue reading] about The Use of a CMP Grant to Investigate the Effects of Electrotherapy on Residents in Therapy
Reporting in an Assisted Living Facility
Reporting in an assisted living facility is different than in a skilled nursing facility. A resident may have the same behavior or behavior done to them, but it is reported slightly different. There are two main reporting responsibilities in the ALF. … [Continue reading] about Reporting in an Assisted Living Facility
Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL) recently announced its Final Rule, which is expected to make an estimated 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This amounts … [Continue reading] about Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule