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July 19, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 2 OF 10 SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM BOOKLET SNF QUALITY REPORTING PROGRAM NON-COMPLIANCE LETTERS NEW VERSION OF THE IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MEDICARE FORM CMS ISSUES CORRECTIONS TO THE SNF REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (ROP), COMPLIANCE &... Read More
July 12, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 1 OF 10 CMS ISSUES “REVISION OF CIVIL MONEY PENALTY (CMP) POLICIES AND CMP ANALYTIC TOOL” USE GERO NURSE PREP AND ANCC BOARD CERTIFICATION TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR GERIATRIC NURSE COMPETENCY UNDER CMS’ PHASE II REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION PROPOSED... Read More
July 5, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS ISSUES S&C 17-36-NH, REVISION TO STATE OPERATIONS MANUAL (SOM) APPENDIX PP FOR PHASE 2, F-TAG REVISIONS, AND RELATED ISSUES SERVANT LEADERSHIP FOR LTC REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCHCFA THANKS 2017 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSOR FOR ITS GENEROUS SUPPORT NEW “RECHARGE CLUB”... Read More
June 28, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SENATE PROPOSAL WOULD BE DEVASTATING TO RESIDENTS IN NURSING FACILITIES PBJ AUDITS NCHCFA THANKS 2017 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSOR FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) PROMOTING THE APPROPRIATE USE OF... Read More
June 21, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM LESS THAN ONE WEEK LEFT! REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR FULL DAY WORKFORCE SUMMIT INTERPRETIVE GUIDANCE FOR THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS 2017 ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – NCHCFA DAY AT THE BEACH CMS ASKS FOR INPUT... Read More
June 14, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTRATION OPENS THIS WEEK FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM YOU ASKED AND WE ANSWERED! REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR FULL DAY WORKFORCE SUMMIT MEDICAID RE-CREDENTIALING AND MEDICARE REVALIDATION CINDY DEPORTER, STATE AGENCY DIRECTOR, (DHSR) – NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SPEAKER OF THE WEEK CMS... Read More
June 7, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: YOU ASKED AND WE ANSWERED! REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR FULL DAY WORKFORCE SUMMIT VIEW THE SIXTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CMS ASKS FOR INPUT ON THE FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY BURDEN OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (RoP) MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE... Read More
May 31, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: VIEW THE SIXTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS YOU ASKED AND WE ANSWERED! REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR FULL DAY WORKFORCE SUMMIT MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM MARK GOGAL – HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER – SIXTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER... Read More
May 24, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PRESIDENT TRUMP RELEASES FY2018 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM YOU ASKED AND WE ANSWERED! REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR FULL DAY WORKFORCE SUMMIT CMS FINALIZES EPM BUNDLING RULE DELAY CINDY DEPORTER, STATE AGENCY DIRECTOR, (DHSR) – NCHCFA SIXTH... Read More
May 17, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FULL DAY WORKFORCE SUMMIT MARK GOGAL – HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER – NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SPEAKER OF THE WEEK SNF QRP SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENSION EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FINAL RULE... Read More
May 10, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CINDY DEPORTER, STATE AGENCY DIRECTOR, (DHSR) – NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SPEAKER OF THE WEEK MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CMS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING... Read More
May 3, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AHCA WEBINAR RECORDING AVAILABLE FREE WEBINAR FOR INDEPENDENT OWNERS (IOs) AND NOT FOR PROFITS (NFPs) TOMORROW SAVE THE DATE: MAY 17, 2017 FOR ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP WEBINAR PARTICIPATE IN WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY – MAY... Read More
April 26, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: TEMPORARY PAYMENTS TO COMBINATION FACILITIES WITH SA RESIDENTS SNF QRP QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE NEW MANDATE IN PBJ MANUAL CMS EMERGENCY RULE UPDATE SCHEDULES FOR SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) PROMOTING THE APPROPRIATE USE OF PALLIATIVE CARE... Read More
April 19, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CMS URGES EARLIER SUBMISSION OF PBJ DATA SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS NEW PUBLICATION FROM AHCA GET YOUR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK CELEBRATION ITEMS TODAY FREE WEBINAR FOR INDEPENDENT OWNERS (IOs) AND NOT FOR... Read More
April 12, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FINAL WEEK TO REGISTER FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! FIRST TIME AVAILABLE IN FOUR YEARS! EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS FINAL RULE TRAINING CALL SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS AHCA EDUCATION LIBRARY REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2017 PRECEPTOR TRAINING SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING CALL AUDIO RECORDING AND TRANSCRIPT GET... Read More
April 5, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS CORRECTS PART B THERAPY FEE SCHEDULE PRICING ERROR – PROVIDER ACTION MAY BE NEEDED MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING DISTRICT MEETINGS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME... Read More
March 29, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LAST WEEK TO PARTICPATE IN 2017 NCHCFA MEMBER ONLY SURVEY-WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! INFORMATION TO ASSIST PROVIDERS IN MEETING THE NEW EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR NEW PUBLICATION FROM AHCA CMS URGES EARLIER SUBMISSION OF PBJ DATA GET YOUR NATIONAL NURSING... Read More
March 22, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: COMPLETE CON REPEAL PROPOSED 2017 NCHCFA MEMBER ONLY SURVEY-WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! HHS ISSUES INTERIM FINAL RULE DELAYING NEW MANDATORY BUNDLES REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2017 PRECEPTOR TRAINING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CMS FINAL RULE SUMMARIES AND WEBINAR SERIES AVAILABLE CMS SNF/LTC... Read More
March 15, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: AHCA COMMENDS CONGRESS FOR REINTRODUCING THE IMPROVING ACCESS TO MEDICARE COVERAGE ACT MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NCHCFA SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – NCHCFA LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP, ONLY 2 SEATS REMAIN! GET YOUR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK CELEBRATION ITEMS TODAY NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE DEMENTIA... Read More
March 8, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION PHOTOS AVAILABLE LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – NCHCFA LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP, ONLY 24 REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE! AHCA WEBINAR ON HOUSE PROPOSAL TO REFORM MEDICAID SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING: UNDERSTANDING YOUR FACILITY’S CONFIDENTIAL FEEDBACK REPORT CALL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENT CLARIFICATION UPDATED LEIE REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING... Read More
February 22, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NCHCFA HAS A CONVENTION APP FOR THAT! NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK PAYROLL BASED JOURNAL CHANGES NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 SILVER CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR... Read More
February 15, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ANNUAL CONVENTION EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED – NCHCFA WANTS TO BREAK ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO ATTENDANCE RECORD! KEPRO NEWSLETTER DON’T MISS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR DEMENTIA EXPERT TEEPA SNOW ON FEBRUARY 28TH NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT NCHCFA THANKS... Read More
February 8, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE – EARLY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10TH FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REMINDER – BRING AN ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, NURSE AIDE OR SOCIAL WORKER TO EXPO PACKAGE TWO SEMINAR ON FEBRUARY 28TH FOR FREE! UPDATED LEIE PERSON CENTERED DEMENTIA CARE... Read More
February 1, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: AHCA PRESIDENT AND CEO TO SPEAK AT NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION EARLY DEADLINE APPROACHING – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO CHANGES FOR QUALITY OF CARE REVIEWS FEBRUARY 2017 MEDICAID BULLETIN NOW AVAILABLE CMS IMPACT ACT IMPLEMENTATION STATUS CALL PAYROLL BASED JOURNAL DATA... Read More
January 25, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: WATCH AWARDS BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT OZ PEARLMAN LIVE ON “THE TODAY SHOW” THURSDAY JANUARY 26TH AT 9:00 AM NEW EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS WEBINAR MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATIONS TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO ADVANCING CARE COORDINATION THROUGH EPISODE PAYMENT MODELS INTRODUCTION WEBINAR REGISTER TODAY... Read More
January 18, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DR. MANDY COHEN NAMED NC SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SPEAKER OF THE... Read More
January 11, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! COMPREHENSIVE JOINT REPLACEMENT 3 DAY STAY WAIVER NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT NEW AHCA TRENDTRACKER REPORT FOR EACH NURSING FACILITY NCHCFA 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION &... Read More
January 4, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT NC MEDICAID BULLETIN REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATIONS TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO EXPANSION OF EPISODIC PAYMENT... Read More
December 28, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATIONS TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SPEAKER OF THE WEEK – TEEPA SNOW AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – THE BIG BOOK... Read More
December 21, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2017 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2017 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATIONS TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO CANCELLATION LIST AVAILABLE – NCHCFA LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP REGISTER... Read More
December 14, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SPEAKER OF THE WEEK – TEEPA SNOW NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2017 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NEW CDC MATERIALS REGARDING HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (HAIs) MADE AVAILABLE... Read More
December 7, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO TENTATIVE AGENDA MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – NCHCFA LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP, ONLY 24 REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE! REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK... Read More
November 30, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: POST ACUTE CARE – EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES EXTENSION/EXCEPTION (ECE) DUE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW WEBINAR: OCR NONDISCRIMINATION RULE: REQUIREMENTS & COMPLIANCE MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2017 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY... Read More
November 23, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2017 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS PBJ DEADLINE NCHCFA ON-LINE PROVIDER TRAINING FOR PHASE 1 IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW NURSING HOME REGULATIONS US DOL OVERTIME RULE HALTED—WILL NOT GO INTO EFFECT DECEMBER 1 NEW EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS KEPRO CASE REVIEW CONNECTIONS MEDICARE ADVISORY REGISTER FOR ALLIANT... Read More
November 16, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS SNF OPEN DOOR FORUM LEIE UPDATE ELECTION RESULTS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – THE BIG BOOK OF RESIDENT ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL RESTRAINT BROCHURES NEED TO GO DID YOU KNOW? CMS SNF OPEN DOOR FORUM The... Read More
November 9, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS THERAPY CAP VALUES FOR CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2017 REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – RESTORATIVE NURSING DESK REFERENCE MOBILITY AND SAFE MOVEMENT DVD NEED TO... Read More
November 2, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LIMITED SEATS! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! GET YOUR MEDICARE NEWS ELECTRONICALLY MEDICAID BULLETIN CMS AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR THE DMEPOS COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROGRAM ROUND 1 2017 LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – AHCA BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP, ONLY 22 REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE! REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE... Read More
October 26, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LIMITED SEATS! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! DEADLINE FRIDAY! NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE NCHCFA 2017 ANNUAL AWARDS AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION TAKES NEXT STEP IN ARBITRATION LAWSUIT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS CALL DEADLINE APPROACHING – THE TIME IS NOW TO CONFER RIGHTS – NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY... Read More
October 19, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! DEADLINE EXTENDED! NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM UPCOMING MEDICARE LEARNING NETWORK EVENTS DISTRICT III MEETING LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – AHCA BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP, ONLY 22 REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE! DEADLINE APPROACHING – THE TIME IS NOW TO CONFER... Read More
October 12, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NO UPDATE PUBLISHED NEXT WEEK OCTOBER 21ST DEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHING FOR 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS NOMINATIONS! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! DOL OVERTIME WEBINAR PALMETTO GBA MEDICARE PART A RATE SCHEDULES LEIE UPDATE DISTRICT III MEETING LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – AHCA BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP, ONLY 22... Read More
October 5, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS AIMS TO CLARIFY VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER ISSUE, FEATURES OPTIMIZING ANTIBIOTIC USE IN NURSING HOMES THROUGH ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP, PHILIP D. SLOANE, KIRK HUSLAGE, CHRISTINE E. KISTLER, AND SHERYL ZIMMERMAN 2017 TRADE SHOW BROCHURE MAILING NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA... Read More
September 28, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: BEFORE OCTOBER 17, 2016, PROVIDERS WILL NEED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH OCR’S FINAL RULE REGARDING NOTIFICATIONS OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2017 TRADE SHOW BROCHURE MAILING NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM AHCA/NCAL CONVENTION & EXPO:YOU CAN STILL REGISTER ON-SITE! EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS... Read More
September 21, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ONE WEEK REMAINS! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! REMINDER OF QMB CLAIM REPROCESSING CMS CALL ON SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS CALL LIVE REPEAT: EPISODE PAYMENT MODELS (EPMS), CARDIAC INCENTIVE PAYMENT MODEL AND CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT MODEL WEBINAR... Read More
September 14, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! MEDICARE PART A SNF PPS RATES LEIE UPDATE CMS ISSUES S&C: 16-37-ALL: OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR) CLEARANCE CMS FINALIZES RULE TO STRENGTHEN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SAVE THE DATE FOR DISTRICT MEETINGS EMBRACING DIVERSITY WORKSHOP REGISTER FOR... Read More
September 7, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT IN NCHCFA PAC GOLF TOURNAMENT – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC CMS SPECIAL OPEN DOOR FORUM: THE IMPACT ACT AND IMPROVING CARE COORDINATION MEDICAID CLAIM DENIALS FOR OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE MEDICAID BULLETIN AHCA/NCAL CONVENTION... Read More
August 31, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT IN NCHCFA PAC GOLF TOURNAMENT – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPO IN GREENSBORO, NC SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 PERSONAL CARE SERVICES (PCS)... Read More
August 24, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NOT ALL NORTH CAROLINA NURSING FACILITIES HAVE REGISTERED FOR PBJ SUBMISSION CMS RELEASES FOUR NEW PAYMENT MODELS AND REFINEMENTS CMS PLANS TO RELEASE FINAL VERSION OF RULE GOVERNING NURSING HOMES BY END OF SEPTEMBER REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT IN NCHCFA PAC... Read More
August 17, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT IN PAC GOLF TOURNAMENT – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA 5TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM CONGRATULATIONS SUMMER SYMPOSIUM GRAND PRIZE WINNER MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2017 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPO... Read More
August 3, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK FINAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM UPDATE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MYRTLE BEACH! GET YOUR MEDICARE NEWS ELECTRONICALLY PROPOSED FY2017 MEDICARE PART A SNF RATES NCHCFA HAS AN APP FOR THAT! NCHCFA THANKS 2016 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS... Read More
July 27, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, JULY 29TH! CMS PROPOSES NEW MANDATORY CARDIAC BUNDLE, EXPANDS CJR AND BPCI PROPOSED FY2017 MEDICARE PART A SNF RATES SNF READMISSION MEASURE: THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW GET YOUR MEDICARE NEWS ELECTRONICALLY NCHCFA THANKS 2016... Read More
July 20, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FRIDAY JULY 22ND IS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR NCHCFA’S FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM! SUBMIT QUESTIONS TODAY FOR TRENDING REGULATORY NEWS ON AUGUST 11th WITH CINDY DEPORTER CMS RELEASES S&C LETTER ON ADOPTION OF NFPA 101 AND NFPA 99 UPDATE ON FIVE-STAR CHANGES AON 2016 LONG TERM... Read More
July 13, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PLEASE CALL THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE TODAY IF YOU NEED A RESERVATION FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM PART A ASK THE CONTRACTOR TELECONFERENCE: GENERAL PROVIDER INQUIRIES EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING FOR NCHCFA’S FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM! NCHCFA NAMES NEW PRESIDENT NCHCFA THANKS 2016 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM... Read More
July 6, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES: USING THE MINIMUM DATA SET TO FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE IN THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTING OSHA ANNOUNCES NEW MAXIMUM PENALTY AMOUNT NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINISHES... Read More
June 29, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCHCFA THANKS 2016 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK MID-YEAR REPORT FROM AHCA PRESIDENT AND CEO MARK PARKINSON PAYROLL BASED JOURNAL (PBJ) MANDATORY REPORTING BEGINS JULY... Read More
June 22, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SUBMIT QUESTIONS TODAY FOR TRENDING REGULATORY NEWS ON AUGUST 11th DURING THE FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCHCFA THANKS 2016 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSORS: HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP, MEDIPACK PHARMACY, NH MEDICAL SERVICES & QMX MOBILE HEALTH FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT 2016 ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM... Read More
June 15, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM 2016 SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDANCE NOW AVAILABLE FROM AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION (AHCA) VIEW THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK MEDICARE PART... Read More
June 8, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MEMBERS OF THE NC SENATE SEEK CHANGES TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED (CON) US CONGRESS PASSES RURAL HEALTH CARE CONNECTIVITY ACT VIEW THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CINDY DEPORTER, STATE AGENCY DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION (DHSR) – NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER... Read More
June 1, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PAYROLL BASED JOURNAL SUBMISSION REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK REMINDER! MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AHCA MEMBERS SHARE BEST PBJ PRACTICES SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE... Read More
May 25, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PAYROLL BASED JOURNAL RESOURCES REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NEW OVERTIME RULE REMINDER! MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AHCA/NCAL 67TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO PRELIMINARY PROGRAM OSHA RELEASES FINAL ELECTRONIC RECORDKEEPING RULE AHCA BUILDING PREVENTION INTO EVERY DAY PRACTICE:... Read More
May 18, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM QMB CLAIMS REPROCESSING NEW OSHA RULE NEW OCR RULE NEW OVERTIME RULE SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR REGISTER FOR THE AHCA/NCAL 67TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO AHCA BUILDING PREVENTION INTO EVERY DAY PRACTICE:... Read More
May 11, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PAYROLL BASED JOURNAL (PBJ) MANDATORY REPORTING TIME IS RUNNING OUT! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CMS ISSUES SURVEY & CERTIFICATION (S&C) MEMO THAT PROVIDES NEW SURVEYOR GUIDANCE “…CLARIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO JUSTICE... Read More
May 4, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) AWARDS FUNDING TO NC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DPH) TO BOLSTER INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICE MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM PROPOSED SNF PPS RULE... Read More
April 27, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FIFTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM PROPOSED SNF PPS RULE REPORTED ISSUES WITH RE-PROCESSED MEDICAID RATES MEDICARE REVALIDATION DUE DATE LOOKUP TOOL REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) REDUCING... Read More
April 20, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! REMINDER: US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SHOULD SOON FINALIZE OVERTIME RULE NCHCFA 2016/18 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS US HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES RURAL HEALTH CARE CONNECTIVITY ACT LEARN ABOUT SNF VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM REGISTER FOR THE AHCA/NCAL 67TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTER FOR ALLIANT... Read More
April 13, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY! NCHCFA 2016/2018 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT MODEL LAUNCHED LEIE UPDATE GET YOUR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK CELEBRATION ITEMS TODAY AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – RAISING THE BAR ON SERVICE EXCELLENCE-THE HEALTH CARE LEADER’S... Read More
April 6, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA 2016/2018 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS REPORTED ISSUES WITH RE-PROCESSED MEDICAID RATES REMINDER OF QMB CLAIMS REPROCESSING US DOJ CREATES 10 REGIONAL ELDER JUSTICE TASK FORCES REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2016 PRECEPTOR TRAINING REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING FIVE-STAR: WHAT... Read More
March 30, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA 2016/2018 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS MEDICAID REFORM PUBLIC HEARINGS BEGIN TODAY MEDICAID RATE UPDATES FOR APRIL 1ST WFU BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER AND UNITED HEALTHCARE FORM ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION (ACO) REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) FIVE-STAR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO... Read More
March 23, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA 2016/2018 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF STAFFING DATA FIVE-STAR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO TO PREPARE NOW REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) CMS ISSUES S&C RELATED TO SURVEY EXIT CONFERENCES AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK MOBILITY AND SAFE... Read More
March 16, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR OUR LATEST EDUCATIONAL SESSION! DON’T MISS OUT! CASE-MIX FREEZE RETROACTIVE SETTLEMENTS CMS RELEASES SNF UTILIZATION AND PAYMENT DATA FIVE-STAR: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND DO TO PREPARE NOW MEDICARE PART A ASK THE CONTRACTOR TELECONFERENCE REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL... Read More
March 9, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! MEDICAID HARDSHIP PAYMENT ADVANCES 2016/2018 NCHCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHANGES IN QMB CROSSOVER CLAIMS FOLLOW UP TO AHCA WEBINAR ON CMS FIVE-STAR CHANGES UPDATE FROM THE AHCA CHAIR REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) AHCA PRODUCT OF... Read More
March 2, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DHHS PROVIDES UPDATE ON MEDICAID REFORM 2016 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS CONGRATULATIONS 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION $100 EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE WINNERS AHCA WEBINAR ON NEW FIVE STAR QUALITY MEASURES REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! CMS SNF OPEN DOOR FORUM REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY... Read More
February 17, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MEDICAID DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT CONVENTION LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANT! LAST CONVENTION WEEKLY UPDATE – EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE WAIVED – NCHCFA WANTS TO BREAK ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO ATTENDANCE RECORD! NEW! NCHCFA HAS A CONVENTION APP... Read More
February 10, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA CONVENTION EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED – NCHCFA WANTS TO BREAK ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO ATTENDANCE RECORD! NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2016 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT REMINDER – BRING AN ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, NURSE AIDE OR SOCIAL WORKER TO EXPO PACKAGE TWO SEMINAR ON... Read More
February 3, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE – EARLY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5TH FOR THE 2016 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NEW! NCHCFA HAS AN APP FOR THAT! CHANGE IN LTC NURSING FACILITY FL2 PA SUBMISSION 2016 NCHCFA ELECTIONS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY BILLNG REFERENCE SHEET – REVISED MEDICARE... Read More
January 27, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCTRACKS TRAINING FOR NURSING FACILITIES MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2016 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO EARLY DEADLINE APPROACHING – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2016 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO & SAVE 2016 NCHCFA ELECTIONS STAFFING DATA SUBMISSION REMINDER NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2016 GOLD... Read More
January 20, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2016 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT PART A SNF CONSOLIDATED BILLING WEBCAST IMPACT ACT: CONECTING POST-ACUTE CARE ACROSS THE CARE CONTINUUM CALL KEPRO WEBINAR 2016 NCHCFA ELECTIONS NCHCFA 2016/2018 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS NCHCFA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK... Read More
January 13, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LEIE UPDATE PROVIDER DAILY UPDATES SHARE IN NCHCFA’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY – SUBMIT HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PHOTOGRAPHS TODAY NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2016 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT NCHCFA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – LAMPOON LUNCHEON WITH THE CAPITOL STEPS REGISTER FOR... Read More
January 6, 2016 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS ANNOUNCES INFECTION CONTROL PROJECT SHARE IN NCHCFA’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY – SUBMIT HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PHOTOGRAPHS TODAY NCHCFA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – CHAIRMAN’S EVENING EXTRAVAGANZA – A NIGHT AT STUDIO 54 NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2016 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS... Read More
December 16, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CLAPP’S NURSING CENTER HOSTS CONGRESSIONAL VISIT NCHCFA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO – VIEW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS LAST ISSUE OF UPDATE FOR THE YEAR 2015 NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2016 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT MANDATORY ELECTRONIC STAFFING DATA SUBMISSION BEGINS IN 2016 REGISTER FOR... Read More
December 9, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: AHCA DAILY UPDATES DHSR DIRECTOR DREXDAL PRATT TO RETIRE 2016 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – EXPO 2016 THE ART OF PATRIOTISM PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY TOOLKIT NOW AVAILABLE MEDICAID BULLETIN REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) STAFFING DATA SUBMISSION REMINDER LEIE UPDATE AHCA... Read More
December 2, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT FINAL RULE SUMMARY 2016 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – CHAIRMAN’S EVENING EXTRAVAGANZA – A NIGHT AT STUDIO 54 AHCA BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP CANCELLED UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) PAYROLL-BASED JOURNAL AND ELECTRONIC... Read More
November 25, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: GOLDEN LIVING – TARBORO HOSTS CONGRESSIONAL VISIT REVISED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM BOOKLET MEDICAID PROVIDER RE-CREDENTIALING REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) PAYROLL-BASED JOURNAL AND ELECTRONIC STAFFING DATA COLLECTION LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – AHCA BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP, ONLY 22 REGISTRATIONS... Read More
November 18, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT REGULATIONS FINALIZED INCREASED MEDICARE PART A SNF COINSURANCE SHOLAR JOINS NCHCFA LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – AHCA BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP, ONLY 22 REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE! MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO PART A ASK THE CONTRACTOR... Read More
November 11, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2016 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS CMS FINALIZES UPDATES TO TWO-MIDNIGHT RULE MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SAVE UP TO $550 ON YOUR QUALITY AWARD APPLICATION LIMITED OPPORTUNITY – AHCA BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP, ONLY 22 REGISTRATIONS... Read More
November 4, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: BUDGET SIGNED BY PRESIDENT NOVEMBER MEDICAID BULLETIN MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO CMS ISSUED A DISPLAY COPY OF THE: MEDICARE & MEDICAID PROGRAMS; REVISIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCHARGE PLANNING FOR HOSPITALS, CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS, AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES... Read More
October 28, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: A MESSAGE FROM MARK PARKINSON, AHCA PRESIDENT/CEO THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR JOIN THE NEXT NATIONAL LEARNING & ACTION NETWORK (LAN) CALL PAYROLL-BASED JOURNAL AND ELECTRONIC STAFFING DATA COLLECTION CARE COORDINATION IMPROVEMENT SERIES AHCA 2016 QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) WINDOW... Read More
October 21, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: AHCA LAUNCHES NEW LEARNING MANAGEMENT WEBSITE REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR AHCA 2016 QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) WINDOW OPENS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) AHCA GERO NURSE PREP PROGRAM AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – ENDING HOSPITAL READMISSIONS: A... Read More
October 14, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CHANGE IN DELIVERY OF NURSING FACILITY MEDICAID RATE LETTERS AND RESIDENT ROSTERS GET ICD-10 ANSWERS MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2016 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO IN GREENSBORO, NC AHCA 2016 QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) WINDOW OPENS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY... Read More
October 7, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: COMMENT PERIOD ON REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION CLOSES OCTOBER 14TH CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NCHCFA 2016 FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS AHCA 2016 QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) WINDOW OPENS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR AHCA PRODUCT OF... Read More
September 30, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NCHCFA 2016 FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR ICD-10 UPDATED MEDICARE RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2015 EXTENDED MEDICAID CERTIFICATION/RECERTIFICATION PERIOD TRACK YOUR QUALITY PROGRESS USING LTC TREND TRACKER! AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – REPRESENTING ALL OF US-THE ROLE... Read More
September 23, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTS MEDICAID REFORM LEGISLATION, GOVERNOR MCCRORY SIGNS BILL INTO LAW AT 1:00 PM TODAY (9/23) SEMINAR SOLD OUT! MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2016 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO IN GREENSBORO, NC GET THE ICD-10 ANSWERS IN ONE PLACE JURISDICTION M MEDICARE TO IMPLEMENT... Read More
September 16, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) RELEASES THE CORE ELEMENTS OF ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP IN NURSING HOMES SNF CONSOLIDATED BILLING WEB BASED TRAINING HAS BEEN REVISED AHCA 2016 QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY (ITA) WINDOW OPENS COMMENT PERIOD ON REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 14TH REGISTER... Read More
September 9, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SEPTEMBER 2015 MEDICAID BULLETIN WE NEED YOUR HELP! SUBMIT A COMMENT TO CMS HAS CMS HEARD YOUR VOICE? REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! SPACE IS VERY LIMITED – LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 4TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT ICD-10 RESOURCES LEIE DATABASE... Read More
September 2, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: WE NEED YOUR HELP! SUBMIT A COMMENT TO CMS SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 4TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT CMS OPENED REGISTRATION FOR NURSING CENTERS TO SUBMIT PAYROLL BASED JOURNAL (PBJ) DATA ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS UPDATED MEDICARE RATES EFFECTIVE... Read More
August 19, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK FINAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM UPDATE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MYRTLE BEACH! NCHCFA THANKS 2015 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 4TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT CMS... Read More
August 13, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA TOOL KIT TO SUBMIT COMMENTS REGARDING CMS PROPOSED RULE ON REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (ROP) DON’T MISS NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM FINAL SNF PPS FY 2016 RULE SUMMARY NOW AVAILABLE 2015 ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – NCHCFA DAY AT THE BEACH NOTICE... Read More
August 5, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DHHS SECRETARY WOS RESIGNS; GOV. MCCRORY APPOINTS NEW LEADER URGENT – DAVID GIFFORD, MD, MPH, AHCA SENIOR VP OF QUALITY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS TO PRESENT CMS ISSUED PROPOSED RULE CHANGES AT SUMMER SYMPOSIU IMPORTANT AGENDA CHANGES FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCHCFA THANKS 2015 SUMMER... Read More
July 29, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FRIDAY JULY 31ST IS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM! IMPORTANT SEMINAR ON AUGUST 11TH! REGISTER TODAY AND DON’T MISS OUT! CHANGE IN 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AGENDA HONOR SOMEONE DESERVING! NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM SENATE UNANIMOUSLY... Read More
July 22, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PART A SNF MEDICAL REVIEW TOP DENIAL REASON CODES EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING FOR NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM! NCHCFA THANKS 2015 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT SAVE THE DATE – NCHCFA PAC 4TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT IMPORTANT – ADDITIONAL... Read More
July 16, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA THANKS 2015 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT CHANGE IN 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOISUM AGENDA IMPORTANT – ADDITIONAL ROOMS ADDED TO NCHCFA’S SUMMER SYMPOSIUM ROOM BLOCK! EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING FOR NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM! QIO PROGRAM NATIONAL LEARNING SERIES OFFERS... Read More