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July 8, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! REGISTER TODAY FOR ICD-10-CM-ESSENTIALS FOR LONG TERM CARE! ARE YOU READY? REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCHCFA THANKS 2015 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CORPORATE SPONSOR FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT MEDICARE PART A ASK THE CONTRACTOR TELECONFERENCE NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM... Read More
July 2, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! REGISTER TODAY FOR ICD-10-CM-ESSENTIALS FOR LONG TERM CARE! ARE YOU READY? SAVE THE DATE FOR A REPEAT SEMINAR – “AUDIT SURVIVAL IN LONG-TERM CARE/THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS” NC MEDICAID BULLETIN MEDICARE PART A SNF... Read More
June 24, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – NCHCFA DAY AT THE BEACH TIME IS RUNNING OUT! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! SAVE THE DATE FOR A REPEAT SEMINAR – AUDIT SURVIVAL IN LONG-TERM CARE/THE ROADMAP... Read More
June 17, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID NO NCTRACKS CHECKWRITE ON JUNE 30 REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK SPACE QUALITY LEARNING AND ACTION NETWORK SESSIONS SAVE THE DATE FOR A REPEAT SEMINAR – “AUDIT... Read More
June 10, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: BENEFICIARY DISENROLLMENT FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AMENDED PERSONAL CARE SERVICES RULE REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK SAVE THE DATE FOR A REPEAT SEMINAR- AUDIT SURVIVAL IN LONG-TERM CARE/THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS” REGISTER FOR THE AHCA/NCAL 66TH ANNUAL... Read More
June 3, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MEDICAID BULLETIN CMS REVIEW OF THE NURSING HOME SURVEY NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK SAVE THE DATE FOR ICD-10-CM ESSENTIALS FOR LONG-TERM CARE NCTRACKS ICD-10 PROVIDER READINESS SURVEY REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) SPACE – KICK-OFF... Read More
May 27, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ICD-10 UPDATE FROM NCTRACKS MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) SPACE – KICK-OFF SESSION/MEETING WEBINAR AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – ICD-10 CODING FOR LONG-TERM CARE: A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING GUIDE... Read More
May 20, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! HURRY AND REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR-“AUDIT SURVIVAL IN LONG-TERM CARE/THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS” MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SPA 14-040 HAS BEEN APPROVED AHCA WEBINAR: PROTECTION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) DOCUMENTS REGISTER FOR... Read More
May 13, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCHCFA SUPPORTS AHCA EXPANSION OF THE QUALITY INITIATIVE; NEW TARGETS STRATEGICALLY FOCUSED ON ADVANCING QUALITY CARE CMS SNF OPEN DOOR FORUM REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) SPACE – KICK-OFF... Read More
May 6, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM ICD-10 UPDATE FROM NCTRACKS REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR-“AUDIT SURVIVAL IN LONG-TERM CARE/THE ROADMAP TO SUCCESS” CMS SNF OPEN DOOR FORUM NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK –... Read More
April 29, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM PROPOSED SNF PPS RULE RELEASED MEDICAID RATE CALCULATOR LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH MARCH 2015 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS NEW EDIT FOR PRACTITIONERS CLAIMS BILLED OUTSIDE NURSING FACILITY MEDICAID PER DIEM REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR-“AUDIT... Read More
April 22, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PRESIDENT SIGNS PERMANENT DOC FIX MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM OSHA UPDATES GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE FOR HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS CELEBRATE NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2015! SPACE PARTICIPANTS NORTH CAROLINA CULTURE CHANGE COALITION PRESENTS “LET’S MOVE” SAVE... Read More
April 15, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS FOCUSED SURVEYS SAVE THE DATE – NCHCFA TO OFFER AUDIT SURVIVAL IN LONG-TERM CARE SENATE PASSES PERMANENT DOC FIX PCS PROVIDER TRAININGS NCTRACKS RECEIVES CERTIFICATION FROM CMS NORTH CAROLINA CULTURE CHANGE COALITION PRESENTS “LET’S MOVE” REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC)... Read More
April 8, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CHANGES IN PAYMENT OF MEDICARE CROSSOVER CLAIMS FOR QMB COST SHARING MEDICAID RATE CHANGES FOR APRIL 1ST NC COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS INSTITUTE: ENSURING QUALITY TRANSITIONS TO COMMUNITY LIFE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE PERSONAL CARE SERVICES PROGRAM NORTH CAROLINA CULTURE CHANGE COALITION PRESENTS “LET’S MOVE” REGISTER FOR ALLIANT... Read More
April 1, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: IMPACT OF THE SGR DELAY ON SNF OPERATIONS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2015 NC COMMUNITY TRANSITIONS INSTITUTE: ENSURING QUALITY TRANSITIONS TO COMMUNITY LIFE NORTH CAROLINA CULTURE CHANGE COALITION PRESENTS “LET’S MOVE” APRIL MEDICAID BULLETIN LTC TREND TRACKER CONTINUES TO BE UPDATED AND IMPROVED CSC REGIONAL PROVIDER RELATIONS... Read More
March 25, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PROPOSED PERMANENT FIX TO THE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH RATE UPDATES TO THE MEDICARE INTERNET-ONLY MANUAL SNF CHAPTERS REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) PRE-WORK WEBINAR UPDATED FIVE STAR REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE IN AHCA’S LTC TREND TRACKER ICD-10 READINESS SURVEY NCTRACKS APRIL TRAININGS REGISTER... Read More
March 19, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR “ASSESSMENT OF WOUNDS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT/BEST PRACTICES IN LONG-TERM CARE” LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO REPEAL PARTS OF CERTIFICATE OF NEED LAW KEPRO POST ACUTE NEWSLETTER REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) PRE-WORK WEBINAR REGISTER FOR NCBENHA... Read More
March 11, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR “ASSESSMENT OF WOUNDS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT/BEST PRACTICES IN LONG-TERM CARE” MEDICARE PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITY UPDATED FIVE STAR REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE IN AHCA’S LTC TREND TRACKER SOUTHERN PARTNERS ACTION COLLABORATIVE FOR EXCELLENCE (SPACE) NURSING HOME COLLABORATIVE LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH FEBRUARY 2014 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS... Read More
March 4, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR “ASSESSMENT OF WOUNDS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT/BEST PRACTICES IN LONG-TERM CARE” HHS HEALTH CARE PAYMENT LEARNING AND ACTION NETWORK NCTRACKS ICD-10 UPDATES WEBINAR ON VA CONTRACTS AND THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT (SCA) SOUTHERN PARTNERS ACTION COLLABORATIVE FOR EXCELLENCE (SPACE) NURSING HOME COLLABORATIVE AHCA WEBINAR... Read More
February 25, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2015 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS CONGRATULATIONS 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION $100 EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE WINNER 60 DAY OVERPAYMENT RULE DELAYED MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND REGISTER TODAY FOR “ASSESSMENT OF WOUNDS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT/BEST PRACTICES IN LONG-TERM CARE” SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) MEDICARE BASICS TRAINING MODULES BILLING... Read More
February 12, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHTS SAVE THE DATE FOR ASSESSMENT OF WOUNDS AND PAIN MANAGEMENT/BEST PRACTICES IN LONG-TERM CARE NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2015 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT CMS RESUMES MANUAL MEDICAL REVIEW... Read More
February 5, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: EARLY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH FOR THE 2015 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO PRESIDENT OBAMA’S BUDGET 100% MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION NEEDED! PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOGRAPHS AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2015 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT AHCA... Read More
January 28, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: EARLY DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6TH FOR THE 2015 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2015 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT 100% MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION NEEDED! PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOGRAPHS AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION NCTRACKS INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING SESSIONS... Read More
January 21, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2015 PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULES NCTRACKS ICD-10 PROVIDER READINESS SURVEY 100% MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION NEEDED! PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOGRAPHS AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2015 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO EARLY DEADLINE APPROACHING – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE... Read More
January 14, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 100% MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION NEEDED! PLEASE SUBMIT HISTORICAL INFORMATION TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION MEDICARE APPEALS ORGANIZATION PRESENTATION NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2015 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH DECEMBER 2014 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2015 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION... Read More
January 7, 2015 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2015 GOLD CONVENTION HOST FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT 2015 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK HOLDING 2015 DATE-OF-SERVICE MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE CLAIMS DEMENTIA CARE SURVEY REQUEST NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – ICD-10... Read More
December 17, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2015 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – CHAIRMAN’S EVENING EXTRAVAGANZA – NCHCFA DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2015 GOLD CONVENTION HOST FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT LAST ISSUE OF UPDATE FOR THE YEAR 2014 “SKILLED NURSING FACILITY BILLING REFERENCE” FACT SHEET – REVISED PCS PROGRAM UPDATES... Read More
December 10, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO – VIEW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS PLANNING FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS MEDICARE APPEALS ORGANIZATION PRESENTATION NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – THE BIG BOOK OF RESIDENT ACTIVITIES UPCOMING HOSPICE REGULATIONS NOTEBOOK NEED TO GO DID... Read More
December 3, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2015 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE DEMENTIA CARE IN NURSING HOMES LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH NOVEMBER 2014 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS CAPITAL DATA SURVEYS DUE DECEMBER 31ST AHCA INDEPENDENT... Read More
November 26, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO DECEMBER 2014 J11 PART A MEDICARE ADVISORY NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE DEMENTIA CARE IN NURSING HOMES AHCA FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION TOOLKIT AHCA INDEPENDENT OWNER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK –... Read More
November 19, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA 2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO AHCA WEBINARS FOR INDEPENDENT OWNERS COST COMPARISON FOR NURSING FACILITIES NOW AVAILABLE ICD-10 WEBINARS RECRUITING FOR THE UPCOMING NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – FAST FACTS... Read More
November 12, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ICD-10 MAKE PLANS TODAY TO CELEBRATE NCHCFA’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY AHCA NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY DEADLINE TARGETED MEDICAL REVIEW RESULTS FOR SNF 14 LOWER RUG CODES REVISED “SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM” FACT SHEET LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH OCTOBER 2014 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS ACA... Read More
November 5, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: AHCA NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY DEADLINE LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING HOSPICE REGULATIONS SEMINAR! CONGRATULATIONS TO FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS PCS PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS CHANGES COMING TO FIVE STAR SYSTEM SNF PPS PAYMENT REFORM RESEARCH PROJECT RECRUITING FOR THE UPCOMING NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY... Read More
October 30, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: AHCA NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY DEADLINE CONGRATULATIONS TO FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS REGISTER TODAY FOR UPCOMING HOSPICE REGULATIONS SEMINAR! MAKE PLANS TODAY TO CELEBRATE NCHCFA’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY RECRUITING FOR THE UPCOMING NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK-TEAM LEADERSHIP... Read More
October 23, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR UPCOMING HOSPICE REGULATIONS SEMINAR! NEW REGULATORY FOCUS BULLETIN (RFB) POSTED REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS CONGRATULATIONS TO FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS MEMBERSHIP INPUT NEEDED FOR 2015 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM ROOM BLOCK – SURVEY DUE BY THURSDAY OCTOBER 23RD MAKE PLANS TODAY TO CELEBRATE NCHCFA’S 60TH... Read More
October 15, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR UPCOMING HOSPICE REGULATIONS SEMINAR! IMPORTANT – DATE CHANGE FOR NCHCFA’S FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM – MEMBERSHIP INPUT NEEDED LTC TREND TRACKER 2015 MEDICARE SNF CO-INSURANCE LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH SEPTEMBER 2014 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS 2015 TRADE SHOW BROCHURE MAILING MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR... Read More
October 8, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NEW SNF MEDICARE RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2014 REGISTER TODAY FOR UPCOMING HOSPICE REGULATIONS SEMINAR! MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2015 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO IN GREENSBORO, NC PRESIDENT SIGNS IMPACT ACT AND MODIFIES 5-STAR SYSTEM UPCOMING PCS TRAININGS THE NEW LTC TREND TRACKER MEDICARE... Read More
October 1, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRESS PASSES IMPACT ACT SNF MEDICAL REVIEW SPOTLIGHT: SNF BENEFICIARY EDITS, LOWER RUG CODES WEBCAST: RECORDED PRESENTATION REMINDER – MEDICARE TEMPORARY HOLD CMS LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF 11TH SCOPE OF WORK FOR NURSING HOME QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM NEW! NCHCFA 2014-15 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND RESOURCE GUIDE CONGRATULATIONS... Read More
September 24, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NCHCFA 2015 FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS NC DHHS REALIGNING MEDICAID NOTICE FROM AHCA RE: DEA FINAL RULE ON DISPOSAL OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AHCA/NCAL 65TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NEW! NCHCFA 2014-15 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND RESOURCE GUIDE AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: CNA MENTORING... Read More
September 17, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: A MESSAGE FROM KEPRO ICD-10 VOLUNTEER TESTING FORM AHCA CLINICAL PRACTICE SERIES PRESENTS FALLS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION WEEK DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES OFFERING EDUCATION SESSION FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM REGISTER TODAY FOR THE AHCA ANNUAL CONVENTION/EXPO! NEW! NCHCFA 2014-15 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND... Read More
September 10, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: THE CENTERS FOR MEDCARE & MEDICAID SERVICES ISSUES NEW MEMO ON RAI/MDS 3.0 VERY LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT! – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 3RD ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH AUGUST 2014 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS REVISED PCS RECOUPMENT SCHEDULE FIFTEENTH... Read More
September 3, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: TIME IS RUNNING OUT! TEEPA SNOW FOR ONE DAY ONLY!! DON’T MISS DEMYSTIFYING RESISTANCE IN DEMENTIA CARE VERY LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILABLE FOR GOLF TOURNAMENT! – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 3RD ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC DEADLINE EXTENDED! PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO RECOGNIZE SOMEONE IN... Read More
August 27, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER! TEEPA SNOW FOR ONE DAY ONLY!! DON’T MISS DEMYSTIFYING RESISTANCE IN DEMENTIA CARE DEADLINE EXTENDED! PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO RECOGNIZE SOMEONE IN YOUR FACILITY TODAY! NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM RETROACTIVE MEDICAID RATE... Read More
August 20, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: TEEPA SNOW FOR ONE DAY ONLY!! DON’T MISS DEMYSTIFYING RESISTANCE IN DEMENTIA CARE LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LEFT! TAKE TIME TO RECOGNIZE SOMEONE IN YOUR FACILITY TODAY! NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM NEW SNF MEDICARE RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2014 CHANGE... Read More
August 13, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY! – NCHCFA TO OFFER SEMINAR PRESENTED BY TEEPA SNOW: DEMYSTIFYING RESISTANCE IN DEMENTIA CARE CONGRATULATIONS SUMMER SYMPOSIUM GRAND PRIZE WINNER SPACE IS LIMITED TO FIRST 60 GOLFERS! – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 3RD ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE... Read More
July 30, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FINAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM UPDATE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MYRTLE BEACH! UPDATING THIRD PARTY LIABILITY (TPL) INFORMATION FOR RECIPIENTS WHOSE PRIMARY INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY CARE REVISED RULES FOR THE LICENSING OF NURSING HOMES RECALL OF EMERGENCY LIGHT FIXTURE NOMINATE... Read More
July 23, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF NEW QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DON’T MISS NCHCFA’S THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NEW! NCHCFA 2014-15 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND RESOURCE GUIDE SAVE THE DATE- NCHCFA TO OFFER SEMINAR PRESENTED BY TEEPA SNOW: DEMYSTIFYING RESISTANCE IN DEMENTIA CARE AHCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION OPEN! HOSPICE ELECTION... Read More
July 16, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: HOUSE AND SENATE MOVE CLOSER TO BUDGET DEAL SENATE ROLLS OUT NEW MEDICAID REFORM PROPOSAL LAST WEEK TO RECEIVE REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE FOR NCHCFA’S THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM – REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE FACILITATION... Read More
July 9, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MEDICAID RATE LETTERS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APPROACHING FOR NCHCFA’S THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM! CINDY DEPORTER TO PRESENT SPECIAL REPORT DURING SUMMER SYMPOSIUM THERE IS STILL TIME! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (DMA) OFFERS JULY 14 WEBINAR ON PROGRESS... Read More
July 2, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM TIME IS RUNNING OUT! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! AHCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION OPEN! 2014 LONG TERM CARE LIABILITY COST BENCHMARK DATA CALL AND WEBINAR AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – ENGAGING AND COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEMENTIA... Read More
June 25, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! AHCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION OPEN! RATE CUTS AND ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR PCS AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – MAY I HELP YOU? SKILLS YOU’LL NEED AS A FEEDING ASSISTANT PHYSICAL RESTRAINT BROCHURES NEED TO... Read More
June 18, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! CSC/NCTRACKS HOLIDAY CHECKWRITE SCHEDULE CMS PROVIDER RELATIONS COORDINATOR SAVE THE DATE – NCHCFA PAC 3RD ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT AHCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION OPEN! AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK-MEASURING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT... Read More
June 11, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PROPOSED HOUSE BUDGET SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH MAY EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS AHCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK-CNA MENTORING MADE EASY PHYSICAL RESTRAINT BROCHURES NEED TO... Read More
June 4, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PROPOSED SENATE BUDGET SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AHCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! JUNE 2014 MEDICAID BULLETIN UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE WEBINAR AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – ENGAGING AND COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEMENTIA... Read More
May 28, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM ONE TEAM SPOT STILL AVAILABLE! REGISTER TODAY! JUNE MEDICARE ADVISORY NOW AVAILABLE NATIONAL HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK – MAY 25th – MAY 31st DO YOU NEED A LICENSE TO PLAY MUSIC IN YOUR... Read More
May 21, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER TODAY! A FEW TEAM SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! PERSONAL CARE SERVICES (PCS) SPA APPROVED AND SCHEDULED WEBINAR INFORMATION TO EXTEND AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER INSTALLATION IN NURSING HOMES ICD-10 CODING BASICS MEDICARE NATIONAL PROVIDER CALL AHCA... Read More
May 14, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY! SEVEN TEAM SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! FINAL SPRINKLER RULE PERMITTING WAIVER TO INSTALLATION DATE FOR CERTAIN NURSING CENTERS AHCA SNF PPS WAGE INDEX CALCULATOR 10% OFF CARES® ONLINE DEMENTIA TRAINING AND ESSENTIALZ® CERTIFICATION CMS ISSUANCE OF ADVANCE COPY: UPDATE OF STATE OPERATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER... Read More
May 7, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AHCA SNF PPS WAGE INDEX CALCULATOR REQUESTING RETROACTIVE APPROVAL FOR LONG TERM CARE (LTC) FROM NCTRACKS NEW ACO WEBINAR MEDICAID BULLETIN TOP MEDICARE DENIAL REASON CODES 2014 SNF PEPPERS AVAILABLE IN MAY VIA ELECTRONIC PORTAL... Read More
April 30, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM CMS PROPOSES RULE THAT WOULD CHANGE CURRENT FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS AHCA CONVENTION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! CON CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEY OUTCOME CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2014 SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT... Read More
April 23, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM 2014 SNF PEPPERS AVAILABLE VIA ELECTRONIC PORTAL CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2014 SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! GET RECOGNIZED FOR MEETING AHCA QUALITY INITIATIVE GOALS PARTICIPATE IN AHCA’S 2013... Read More
April 17, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER! DON’T MISS OUT! REMINDER –NCTRACKS IN-PERSON HELP CENTER ON APRIL 22ND IN HICKORY SNFS AND CHANGES IN PART B PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN DME CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2014! REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2014 PRECEPTOR TRAINING SAVE... Read More
April 9, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? TIME IS RUNNING OUT! ICD-10 DELAYED AT LEAST ONE YEAR LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH MARCH EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS MEDICARE ASK THE CONTRACTOR CONFERENCE CALL APRIL 2014 MEDICAID BULLETIN CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2014! REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2014... Read More
April 2, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRESSIONAL ACTION MAY GREATLY IMPACT ON NURSING HOMES PROPOSAL TO REFORM NORTH CAROLINA’S MEDICAID PROGRAM REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2014! REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2014 PRECEPTOR TRAINING NCTRACKS UPDATES PARTICIPATE IN AHCA’S 2013 STAFFING SURVEY GET RECOGNIZED... Read More
March 26, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! $2 BILLION LEGISLATION WOULD REWARD SNFS FOR REDUCING READMISSIONS, REACHING RATE BENCHMARKS CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2014! NCTRACKS CONVENTION Q&A SESSION POSTED PARTICIPATE IN AHCA’S 2013 STAFFING SURVEY GET RECOGNIZED FOR MEETING AHCA QUALITY INITIATIVE GOALS... Read More
March 19, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK 2014! REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2014 PRECEPTOR TRAINING NCTRACKS CONVENTION SESSION Q&A NOW POSTED PROPOSAL TO REFORM NORTH CAROLINA’S MEDICAID PROGRAM FOOD STAMP BACKLOG CAUSES MEDICAID DELAYS GET RECOGNIZED FOR MEETING AHCA QUALITY... Read More
March 12, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NURSING HOME CUTS INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENTS PROPOSED BUDGET A FEW SEATS REMAIN! REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NCHCFA 2014/2016 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2014 PRECEPTOR TRAINING GET RECOGNIZED FOR MEETING AHCA QUALITY INITIATIVE GOALS PARTICIPATE IN AHCA’S 2013... Read More
March 6, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2014/2016 NCHCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS NCHCFA 2014/2016 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS PREPAYMENT TARGETED MEDICAL REVIEW RESULTS FOR SNF 14 LOWER RUG CODES 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION PHOTOS AVAILABLE 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS NCTRACKS PROVIDER HELP CENTER IN RALEIGH ON MARCH 7 REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! CMS... Read More
February 19, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK WATCH OUR AWARDS BANQUET SPEAKER OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST DAN JANSEN THIS WEEK AS HE COVERS SPEED SKATING AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHTS NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NEXT PEPPER RELEASE... Read More
February 12, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: WATCH AWARDS BANQUET SPEAKER DAN JANSEN IN SOCHI RUSSIA THROUGHOUT THE WINTER OLYMPICS REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHTS AFFORDABLE CARE ACT EMPLOYER MANDATE DELAYS AND CHANGES LEIE DATABASE UPDATES WITH JANUARY EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR! NCHCFA... Read More
February 5, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ADVANCED REGISTRATION DEADLINE ENDS FRIDAY – REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE 2014 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHTS SAVE THE DATE FOR ICD-10 SEMINAR! 2014 NCHCFA ELECTIONS MEDICAID BULLETIN AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK-MEASURING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE MOBILITY AND SAFE MOVEMENT DVD NEED TO GO DID YOU... Read More
January 30, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ADVANCED REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR THE 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – NCTRACKS HELP CENTER TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 2014 NCHCFA ELECTIONS CHANGES TO THE FORMS PAGES ON PALMETTO GBA’S WEB SITE ICD-10 RESOURCES CELEBRATE A HAWAIIAN THEME FOR NATIONAL NURSING... Read More
January 22, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ADDITIONAL NCTRACKS REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE AT 2014 ANNUAL CONVENTION TO DISCUSS ISSUES WITH SNF PROVIDERS THERAPY CAP INCREASES FOR 2014 DMA TO HOST A WEBINAR ABOUT THE SHARED SAVINGS PLAN 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK 2014 NCHCFA ELECTIONS AHCA PRODUCT OF... Read More
January 15, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DMA TO HOST A WEBINAR ABOUT THE SHARED SAVINGS PLAN FEMA FUNDED DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COURSE IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NCTRACKS CMS SNF OPEN DOOR FORUM 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK 2014 NCHCFA ELECTIONS MEDICARE PART A ASK THE CONTRACTOR TELECONFERENCE CELEBRATE A... Read More
January 8, 2014 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 3% MEDICAID RATE REDUCTION PUT INTO PLACE SUBMIT QUESTIONS TODAY FOR NCTRACKS TO ADDRESS AT THE 2014 ANNUAL CONVENTION FDA GUIDANCE ON BEDRAIL SAFETY THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ORGANIZATION (QIO) PROGRAM’S 11TH SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) UPDATED REGULATORY FOCUS BULLETIN (RFB) REGARDING OPENED SALINE 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL... Read More
December 18, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LAST ISSUE OF UPDATE FOR THE YEAR 2013 2014 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – CHAIRMAN’S EVENING EXTRAVAGANZA –A NIGHT IN OLYMPIC VILLAGE MEDICAID HOLIDAY CHECKWRITE SCHEDULE SHARED SAVINGS PROGRAM MEDICARE POLICY MANUALS REVISED FOR JIMMO SETTLEMENT THE PULSE OF CMS AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK-CASES... Read More
December 11, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MEDICAID REFORM ADVISORY GROUP HOLDS ITS FIRST OPEN MEETING 2014 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – CHAIRMAN’S EVENING EXTRAVAGANZA –A NIGHT IN OLYMPIC VILLAGE LEIE DATABASE UPDATES WITH NOVEMBER EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS CMS SNF LTC OPEN DOOR FORUM UPDATE AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – MAY... Read More
December 4, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2014 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS DMEPOS COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROGRAM ROUND 1 RECOMPETE CMS SNF LTC OPEN DOOR FORUM AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK MOBILITY AND SAFE MOVEMENT DVD NEED TO GO DID YOU KNOW? CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2014 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS NCHCFA is pleased... Read More
November 27, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: OSHA REVISES HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD AHCA NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD APPLICANT RESOURCES CLARIFICATION ON LONG TERM CARE PRIOR APPROVAL REQUESTS CMS SNF LTC OPEN DOOR FORUM AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – FIRE SAFETY IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES INSTRUCTOR KIT 2013-2014 NCHCFA MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AVAILABLE NEED... Read More
November 20, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: OSHA REVISES HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO IN GREENSBORO, NC CULTURE CHANGE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES SNF CONSOLIDATED BILLING AS IT RELATES TO AMBULANCE SERVICES LOWER EXPOSURE TO FIRE RISKS WHILE SPRINKLERING YOUR FACILITY NEW REGULATORY FOCUS BULLETIN (RFB):... Read More
November 15, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CHANGES IN THE UPCOMING PRELIMINARY MDS ROSTERS THREE-YEAR MORATORIUM ON SPECIAL CARE UNITS NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE DEMENTIA CARE IN NURSING HOMES PROVIDER CALL 2014 NCTRACKS CHECKWRITE SCHEDULE HOLIDAY FIRE AND LIFE-SAFETY TIPS AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK-CASES IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT PHYSICAL RESTRAINT BROCHURES NEED... Read More
November 6, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REMINDER! THE FALLS PREVENTION-TRAIN THE TRAINER TWO-DAY SEMINAR IS NEXT WEEK! CONGRATULATIONS TO FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2014 TRADE SHOW BROCHURE MAILING NCTRACKS ARTICLES IN THE NOVEMBER MEDICAID BULLETIN NCTRACKS IN-PERSON PROVIDER HELP CENTER LEIE DATABASE UPDATES WITH OCTOBER EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS 2014 MEDICARE SNF CO-INSURANCE... Read More
October 30, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS WE EXPANDED OUR ROOM! A FEW SEATS STILL REMAIN OPEN! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE FALLS PREVENTION-TRAIN THE TRAINER TWO-DAY SEMINAR WEBINAR ON ELECTRONIC PLANS OF CORRECTION (ePOC) REVISED INDEPENDENT INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION (IIDR) PROCEDURE NEW EMPLOYER MANDATE TOOLKIT AND HEALTH... Read More
October 23, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS NCTRACKS PAYMENT DELAY ONLY 5 SEATS REMAIN! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE FALLS PREVENTION-TRAIN THE TRAINER TWO-DAY SEMINAR LEARN HOW TO READ/INTERPRET PEPPER REPORTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2014 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO IN GREENSBORO, NC 2014 TRADE SHOW... Read More
October 16, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ONLY 60 SEATS REMAIN! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE FALLS PREVENTION-TRAIN THE TRAINER TWO-DAY SEMINAR CONGRATULATIONS TO FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS NCTRACKS DOES NOT CURRENTLY SUPPORT INTERNET EXPLORER 10 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF NURSING HOME LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION RULE 10A NCAC 13D .2210 UPCOMING PALMETTO GBA EVENTS AHCA... Read More
October 9, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH DHHS ON NCTRACKS REGISTER TODAY FOR THE FALLS PREVENTION-TRAIN THE TRAINER TWO-DAY SEMINAR MEDICARE RATES NC DHSR ACCEPTING ELECTRONIC POC LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH SEPTEMBER 2013 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS CULTURE CHANGE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK-CASES IN HEALTH... Read More
October 2, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: STANDARD SURVEYS AMONG FUNCTIONS NOT SUPPORTED DURING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN NCTRACKS AFTER THREE MONTHS NC DHSR ACCEPTING ELECTRONIC POC MEDICAID BULLETIN PCS INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT ENTITY TRANSITION AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK – FIRE SAFETY IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES INSTRUCTOR KIT PHYSICAL RESTRAINT BROCHURES NEED TO... Read More
September 25, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NCHCFA 2014 FABULOUS FIFTY AWARD RECIPIENTS UPDATES ON NCTRACKS ISSUES ENHANCEMENT TO MEDICARE DEMAND LETTER PROCESS UPDATE ON OCTOBER 1ST EMPLOYER NOTICE REQUIREMENT CULTURE CHANGE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES HOW TO SUBMIT A SUCCESSFUL CULTURE CHANGE GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP SAVE THE DATE FOR FALLS PREVENTION-TRAIN... Read More
September 18, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MANDATORY PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1ST EMPLOYERS MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE OPTIONS TO EMPLOYEES BEFORE OCTOBER 1ST NORTH CAROLINA’S NURSING FACILITIES LEAD THE NATION IN THE REDUCTION OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATION USE LEIE DATABASE UPDATED WITH AUGUST 2013 EXCLUSIONS AND REINSTATEMENTS AHCA/NCAL 64TH... Read More
September 11, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FOURTEENTH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM SNF/LTC OPEN DOOR FORUM CMS APPROVES USE OF CMP FUNDS TO COVER COST OF MUSIC AND MEMORY TRAINING ICD-10-CM WEBINAR FROM AHCA AHCA/NCAL 64TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SAVE THE DATE FOR FALLS PREVENTION-TRAIN THE TRAINER MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR... Read More
September 4, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR FAB 50 NOMINATIONS! TIME IS RUNNING OUT – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 2ND ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT NC TRACKS CHECKWRITE ONE DAY LATER THIS WEEK – DUE TO HOLIDAY SNF/LTC OPEN DOOR FORUM 18TH ANNUAL NCDONA CONFERENCE CMS APPROVES USE... Read More
August 28, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES TO RECEIVE PEPPER TIME IS RUNNING OUT – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NCHCFA PAC 2ND ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR FAB 50 NOMINATIONS! CMS MEMO CLARIFIES STEPS TO ADDRESS MDS 3.0 DISCHARGE ASSESSMENTS CMS ISSUES S&C ON FULL SPRINKLERING REQUIREMENT... Read More
August 21, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS ISSUES S&C ON FULL SPRINKLERING REQUIREMENT FOR NURSING CENTERS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LEFT! NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM UPDATED 2013 CHECKWRITE SCHEDULE DOCUMENT UPCOMING ICD-10 INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS CMS APPROVES USE OF CMP FUNDS TO COVER COST OF MUSIC AND... Read More
August 14, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM CONGRATULATIONS SUMMER SYMPOSIUM GRAND PRIZE WINNER CMS FINALIZES SNF FISCAL YEAR 2014 PAYMENT RULE LTC TRENDTRACKER UPDATES INFORMATION ABOUT FULLY SPRINKLERING AND THE EXTENSION PROCESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS 2013 PART A & B FALL TOUR WORKSHOP... Read More
July 31, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MEDICAID DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCTRACKS PAYS ROUNDED RATES AHCA/NCAL RECOGNIZES NORTH CAROLINA WOMAN AS ADULT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM UPDATE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MYRTLE BEACH! NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM... Read More
July 24, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NC TRACKS UPDATE LEGISLATURE MOVES FORWARD WITH BUDGET DON’T MISS NCHCFA’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM NCHCFA PAC 2ND ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTER TO ATTEND AHCA/NCAL 64TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO AHCA’S 6-PART ANTIPSYCHOTIC WEBINAR... Read More
July 17, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCTRACKS FAILS TO PAY CLAIMS ON SCHEDULE WITHOUT ANY ADVANCE NOTICE BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE LAST WEEK TO RECEIVE REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE FOR NCHCFA’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM – REGISTER TODAY AND SAVE NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL FABULOUS 50 AWARDS PROGRAM EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS... Read More
July 10, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CALL TO ACTION CONTINUES NCTRACKS INFORMATION REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM – EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS SOON! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS IN 10 DAYS! REGISTER TO ATTEND AHCA/NCAL 64TH ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SNF 14 LOWER RUG CODES: TARGETED MEDICAL REVIEW OIG UPGRADES EXCLUSIONS... Read More
July 3, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NC TRACKS……..OFF TRACK REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES; HOSPICE SERVICES PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM – EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS SOON! IMPLEMENTING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: COUNTDOWN TO EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BEING IN COMPLIANCE NATIONAL... Read More
June 26, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: WE NEED YOUR HELP REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NCTRACKS NEWSLETTER MEDICAID ALERT HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS REPORTING INFORMATION TO THE N.C. CANCER REGISTRY IMPLEMENTING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: COUNTDOWN TO EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BEING IN COMPLIANCE UPCOMING... Read More
June 19, 2013 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR NCHCFA’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM NOW AVAILABLE: MEDICAID INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE REPORTING INFORMATION TO THE N.C. CANCER REGISTRY HOW TO SUBMIT A SUCCESSFUL CULTURE CHANGE GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP ADDITIONAL NCTRACKS TRAININGS EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR ON CARBAPENEM-RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACEAE (CRE) WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2013 12 NOON –... Read More