REGISTER NOW FOR NEW WEBINAR – TIME WEIGHTED CASE MIX AND RUG III: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH MEDICAID CASE MIX

THIS SESSION WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED TO BE AN IN-PERSON MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 2^nd, BUT WILL NOW BE VIRTUAL OVER A 3-DAY PERIOD. 

SEPTEMBER 1^ST – 10AM – 12PM

SEPTEMBER 2^ND – 10AM – 12PM

SEPTEMBER 3^RD– 10AM – 11AM

 IF YOU HAD ALREADY REGISTERED TO ATTEND THE IN-PERSON MEETING, YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE TRANSFERRED OVER TO VIRTUAL.  YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-REGISTER. 

Due to the fast approaching implementation of time weighted case-mix and the importance of case-mix as a driving factor in facility reimbursement, this is the perfect in-depth session for both new and experienced MDS Coordinators, therapy managers, nursing leadership and administrators to understand the upcoming transition to Time-Weighted Case Mix and the Resource Utilization Groups (RUG III) classification system. Case studies will be used to help reinforce the new decision making necessary to succeed under a Time-Weighted case mix methodology and tools will be provided to help providers capture the clinical items that drive the RUG III classification system. Click HERE to read more and register now!

Robin Hillier presented a webinar in May on this topic. This 3-day virtual session will be more in-depth and case studies will be examined.

Session 1: RUG III Refresher

Wednesday, September 1st, 10am – 12pm

During this two-hour session we will review the RUG III resident classification system, case mix weights and MDS coding tips for key MDS items used in the case mix assignment for each resident.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of session 1 attendees will:

1. Describe the major categories in the RUG III resident classification system
2. Articulate accurate coding instructions for the late loss activities of daily living
3. Describe how the relative resource weights impact Medicaid reimbursement

Session 2: Time-Weighted Case Mix Methodology

Thursday, September 2nd, 10am – 12pm

During this two-hour session we will discuss the most current details about the transition from point in time case mix methodology to the time-weighted methodology.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of session2 attendees will:

1. Describe how time-weighted case mix differs from point-in-time case mix
2. Articulate how multiple assessments are weighted to calculate quarterly case mix scores
3. Explain how to review case mix reports

Session 3: Strategies for Success

Friday, September 3rd, 10am – 11am

During this final one-hour session, we will review case studies and discuss operational strategies related to assessment timing and scheduling and MDS coding to help facilities successfully manage the time-weighted, RUG III case mix reimbursement system.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of session 3 attendees will:

1. Develop a facility specific transition strategy
2. Describe a process to manage case mix throughout the quarter
3. Explain how case mix scores influence Medicaid rates

About the Speaker

Robin L. Hillier, CPA, LNHA, STNA, RAC-MT

Benefit from over 25 years of long term care experience.

As an accountant and a nursing home owner, Ms. Hillier understands the financial aspect of the business, as well as how to run a facility. Ms. Hiller brings real-world experience and highly regarded expertise to the table, including:

• Ownership experience, as the current owner of Lake Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Quality Life Services home health care agency, and past owner of Miami Shores of Moraine
• Decades of practical knowledge, spanning an exclusive career in long term care since 1986
• Well rounded expertise including MDS accounting, reimbursement, finance and overall management
• Varied experience including work with national, multi-facility organizations; regional accounting and consulting firms; and small, regional multi-facility organizations

Ms. Hillier is well-regarded as expert in MDS and case mix in Ohio and nationally and serves on the AANAC Expert Advisory Panel, which interacts with CMS on MDS and RUG IV issues. She also provides MDS reimbursement and case mix education through OHCA, AANAC and various associations and independent or multi facility providers throughout Ohio and nationally. Ms. Hillier trains over 1,000 people a year, and understands their experiences and real-world needs.