MDS 3.0 QM Reports Temporarily Unavailable
The MDS 3.0 QM Reports category in the CASPER Reporting application is unavailable as of January 29, 2018 while CMS adds new measures.
The reports...
SNF QRP Deadlines Extended for CY2017
CMS has extended the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) deadlines for calendar year (CY) 2017. MDS data for January-December (Q1-Q4) of CY 2017 is...
SNF QRP FAQs
CMS has a SNF Quality Reporting Program FAQs webpage addressing general questions about the SNF QRP, including information about the quality measures, data submission deadlines, technical...
New Survey Protocols for Home Health
CMS has released revised protocol for surveyors relating to the new Home Health Conditions of Participation that became effective January 13th. The update provides...
OIG to Review Abuse and Neglect of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2018
The federal Office of the Inspector General (OIG) added a new report to their Work Plan reporting on how widespread the potential abuse or neglect of...
LeadingAge National Approves Public Policy Priorities for 2018
Last week the LeadingAge national board of directors approved their Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Priorities for 2018. The priorities were adopted using a new process...
Register Now for PEAK Leadership Summit
Register now for the LeadingAge national PEAK Leadership Summit, March 18th – 21st in Washington, DC. Last year was a record year for attendees from the...
Do You Need Intermediate MDS Education?
Join Diane Atchinson, February 20th and 21st at the Meridian Center in Newton for MDS 3.0 a review for MDS healthcare personnel. This day-and-a-half workshop will include...