September 01, 2010
Implementation of MDS 3.0 & RUG-IV
With changes to Medicare RUG-IV payment and requirements for MDS 3.0 assessments to be used for NYS Medicaid case mix, SNF facility reimbursement will be in jeopardy without strong training and knowledgeable staff. Are you ready?
A Problematic Transition to RUG-IV Expected
Analyzing the Financial Impact of RUG-IV
MDS 3.0 Training Update
Therapy Cap Exception Process Reinstated
Sheryl Rosenfield Selected as CMS Trainer
Therapy Caps 2010 - UPDATE

  05/03/2010
A Problematic Transition to RUG-IV Expected
  3/26/2010
Analyzing the Financial Impact of RUG-IV
  3/19/2010
MDS 3.0 Training Update
  3/3/2010
Therapy Cap Exception Process Reinstated
  2/22/2010
Sheryl Rosenfield Selected as CMS Trainer
  02/12/2010
Therapy Caps 2010 - UPDATE
  12/16/09
NJ CMI Implementation Update
  10-19-09
OIG Releases 2010 Workplan
  9/29/09
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Billing Q&A
  06/19/2009
Area Wage Index: How It Impacts Your 2010 Medicare Rate
  4/7/09
SNF Value Based Purchasing Demonstration Project:: Open Door Forum Summary and Analysis
  4/6/09
NY CMI Alert: Transition to
  4/1/09
NYS Participates in Medicare’s Value-Based Demo Project
  3/25/2009
Understanding the Impaired Cognition ADL “Penalty”
  3/4/09
NY CMI: Picture Date Pay Class Determination
  2/11/09
Medicare Recouping Payment for Failing to Submit Benefits Exhausted or NOPAY Bills
  1/22/2009
CMS Clarifies Non-Ambulance Transports
  10/24/2008
OIG Releases 2009 Work Plan
  10/22/08
OIG Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance
  10/14/08
Restorative Nursing: A Field Guide for Program Implementation
  9/18/08
ADL Tracker Form
  9/18/08
New York State Supplement - Section S MDS 2.0 (2008)
  9/3/08
Updated Generic and Detailed Notices (“Expedited Determination” Letters)
  9/3/08
Diagnosis Codes effective 10/1/08
  8/8/2008
CMS Posts Final Fiscal Year 2009 SNF PPS Rates
  8/4/08
DMEPOS Competitive Bidding - UPDATE
  8/4/08
Part B Therapy Cap Limitation and Therapy Fee Screens
  7/10/08
Medicare Bad Debt Policy Related to Accounts at a Collection Agency
  7/7/08
Notice of Medicare Provider Noncoverage (CMS-10123)
  2-19-08
The Federal Budget and Long-Term Care
  2-1-2008
Write-off Date of Medicare Part A Non-Dual Eligible Bad
  1-25-08
Therapy Rate Update and Therapy Caps Exceptions
  1-25-2008
Medicare Managed Care Utilization Claims Now Required
  1-25-2008
Medicare’s New Therapy Plan of Care: 90-Day Recertification Period
  1/14/08
New York State Medicaid Alert
  12-7-07
F323 is in Effect
  11/29/07
Health Information Technology and Long-Term Care
  10-05-2007
2008 OIG Workplan
  08/29/2007
The Risk of Enhancing Rehab Scores
  06-07-07
RUG Distribution Analyzer
  06/04/2007
Consumer Relations in Long-Term Care
  04-18-07
Changes to Medicare Medical Review Process – Transmittal 196
  2-07-2007
A “Perfect Storm” is Approaching for Skilled Nursing Providers
  1-16-2007
Medicare Bad Debts Year End Refresher
  September 7, 2006
Comprehensive Survey Support
  August 21, 2006
New Part B Therapy Coding Requirements
  6/6/06
Managing Managed Care
  March 20, 2006
CMS Clarifies Expedited Determinations
  3/10/06
Financial Best Practices for Long Term Care Providers
  11/4/05
Expedited Determinations
  10/5/2005
New Consolidated Billing List