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CMS Video Tutorials to Assist with Coding Specific Section GG Items.
This article from Long Term Care Leader contains links to videos to help you with coding accuracy under the new Patient Driven Payment Model.
http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2019/06/cms-video-tutorials-to-assist-with.html
New RAI guide calls for increased teamwork.
The need for interdisciplinary cooperation is a must under the new rules. Learn more in this article from McKnight’s: https://bit.ly/30CizPp
CMS Updates PDPM Materials, Including Fresh FAQs.
In its latest guidance on the ongoing transition to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) set to occur Oct. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a number of materials for stakeholders to review, including updates to its PDPM-related frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Read Patrick Connole’s timely article on this subject at www.providermagazine.com/news
To view this CMS update go to PDPM Fresh FAQS
Are You Ready for PDPM?
The new CMS patient driven payment model (PDPM) takes effect October 1, 2019 for skilled nursing facilities and will dramatically change how Medicare Part A payments are determined. That change moves away from the current system that focuses heavily on therapy minutes to a system that will focus on a wide range of clinical characteristics. This transformation in payment methodology will make having competent, proactive RNs even more vital to a SNF’s financial success.
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