July 2, 2025 – Issue 2318

Three NC SNFs Recognized with AHCA/NCAL’s Silver-Achievement in Quality Award

Three North Carolina SNFs were recognized with AHCA/NCAL’s Silver-Achievement in Quality Award last week. The three facilities are:   Autumn Care of Marion in Marion ...
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New MedPAC Report Highlights Nursing Home and I-SNP Trends 

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recently released its June 2025 Report to Congress, which includes a focused chapter on Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes. The...
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CMS Updates SNF Medicare Provider Compliance Guidance Resource to Prevent Claim Denials 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in its MLNConnects weekly newsletter that the agency has updated its Medicare Compliance Tips for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)...
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Incite Announces New Partnership with DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS 

Incite Strategic Partners, NCHCFA’s exclusive Group Purchasing Organization, has a new partnership with DIRECTV for Business—one of the nation’s leading entertainment providers. This strategic partnership...
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Alert: Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Phishing Fax Requests 

CMS has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation,...
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Annual NCHCFA/PAC Golf Tournament Registration Now Available

Join us for a fun and friendly competition at the 13th Annual NCHCFA/PAC Autumn Classic Golf Tournament on September 16 - 17 at Pine Needles Lodge...
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Trade Associate Members Spotlight: Saber Healthcare Group and McGriff Insurance Services

            Saber Healthcare Group is one of our 2025 Elite Sponsors! When you need skilled nursing, long-term or senior rehabilitation...
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AHCA Product of the Week 2025 - SNF VBP Essentials

Four additional CMS skilled nursing facility value-based purchasing (SNF VBP) measures take effect October 1, 2024 that will determine Medicare Part A rates beginning October...
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Did You Know?

Bekka’s Blog is curated by Bekka Cheek, NCHCFA’s Director of Regulatory and Clinical Services. The blog communicates helpful survey tips and hints, regulatory issues and...
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