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UPDATE Weekly #2012 – April 3, 2019

April 3, 2019 — Online & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR PHASE 3 REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION SEMINAR REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING APRIL MEDICAID BULLETIN REGISTER FOR THE NEXT LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRESENTS THE 10TH ANNUAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE, LEARNING FROM THE PAST, PREPARING... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2011 – March 27, 2019

March 27, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SPECIAL MEDICAID BULLETIN, PROVIDER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: PROVIDER TRANSITION TO MEDICAID MANAGED CARE 101 SNF PATIENT DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL (PDPM) – REVISED REGISTER FOR THE NEXT LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR TOMORROW REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 2ND FOR THE NEW NCHCFA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE – APRIL 8-9, 2019... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2010 – March 20, 2019

March 20, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: THE PDPM ACADEMY IN-PERSON TRAINING HAS SOLD OUT PDPM ACADEMY IN-PERSON TRAINING PRE-REQUISITE WEBINARS FOR ATTENDEES REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NEW NCHCFA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE – APRIL 8-9, 2019 APRIL FAIR RENTAL VALUE RATE ADJUSTMENT REGISTER TODAY FOR PHASE 3 REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION SEMINAR REGISTER FOR THE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2009 – March 13, 2019

March 13, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR THE NEW NCHCFA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE – APRIL 8-9, 2019 REGISTER TODAY FOR PHASE 3 REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION SEMINAR 40 SEATS REMAIN! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY AND IN-PERSON TRAINING SNF VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM: PHASE ONE REVIEW AND CORRECTIONS CALL REGISTER FOR THE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2008 – March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SAVE THE DATE – NEW NCHCFA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE – APRIL 8-9, 2019 75 SEATS REMAIN! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY AND IN-PERSON TRAINING SNF VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM: PHASE ONE REVIEW AND CORRECTIONS CALL 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS CONGRATULATIONS 2019 ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION $100... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2007 – February 20, 2019

February 20, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE 2019 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTER TODAY FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY AND IN-PERSON TRAINING! CMS UPDATED PDPM WEBSITE NEW “GREEN” INITIATIVE – HANDOUTS ONLINE ONLY POLICY AT ANNUAL CONVENTION NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2019 GOLD CORPORATE CONVENTION... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2006 – February 13, 2019

February 13, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FOMO? REGISTER TODAY! – TOP 10 REASONS GREENSBORO, NC IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR THE 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTER TODAY FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY AND IN-PERSON TRAINING! REGISTER TODAY FOR NC SPICE INFECTION CONTROL IN LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES IMPORTANT – 2019... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2005 – February 6, 2019

February 6, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NC MEDICAID MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS AWARDED SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY IN-PERSON TRAINING! NEW MAILING ADDRESS FOR COST REPORT SUBMISSIONS NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2019 GOLD CORPORATE CONVENTION SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY FOR THE 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION &... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2004 – January 30, 2019

January 30, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FINAL REMINDER – THE 2019 AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31st NEW – 13.5 ADMINISTRATOR CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS APPROVED FROM NAB/NCERS FOR THE 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO BRING A STAFF MEMBER TO THE 2019 ANNUAL CONVENTION... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2003 – January 23, 2019

January 23, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY IN-PERSON TRAINING! NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION SPEAKER OF THE WEEK – ROBIN HILLIER – PREPARING FOR PDPM: OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2019 GOLD CORPORATE CONVENTION SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2001 – January 9, 2019

January 9, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA 2019 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTRATION WILL OPEN THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH PATIENT DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL (PDPM) SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY IN-PERSON TRAINING! 2019 EMERGENCY PLANNING CONFERENCE NC HEALTHCONNEX IS ON A MISSION TO LINK EVERY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN NORTH CAROLINA TO... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #2000 – January 2, 2019

January 2, 2019 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2000TH ISSUE OF UPDATE – EXCITING CHANGES ARE COMING IN 2019 ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES: APPLYING STRATEGIES FROM THE NEW CMS CHANGE PACKAGE WEBINAR HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND BUSINESS LEADER DR. NIDO QUBEIN – NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION SPEAKER OF THE WEEK SAVE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1999 – December 19, 2018

December 19, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: HHS SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON REDUCING REGULATORY BURDENS OF HIPAA UPDATE ISSUE #1999 LAST FOR THE YEAR 2018 LIST OF MEDICAID PROVIDERS DUE FOR RE-VERIFICATION NOW AVAILABLE NCHCFA WEBSITE CELEBRATES SIX-MONTH ANNIVERSARY – WE NEED YOUR HELP! ALL CAUSE HARM PREVENTION IN NURSING HOMES: APPLYING STRATEGIES... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1998 – December 12, 2018

December 12, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: AN UPDATE FROM THE AHCA CHAIR UPCOMING PALMETTO GBA EDUCATION EVENTS HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT AND BUSINESS LEADER DR. NIDO QUBEIN – NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION SPEAKER OF THE WEEK NEW MEDICARE BENEFICIARY IDENTIFIER (MBI) REGISTER FOR THE NEXT NCHCFA LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SAVE THE DATE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1997 – December 5, 2018

December 5, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2019 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS VIEW THE 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NCHCFA PRESENTS AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP DECEMBER 18TH SAVE THE DATE FOR THE PDPM ACADEMY IN-PERSON TRAINING! PREADMISSION SCREENING RESIDENT REVIEW (PASRR) PROGRAM UPDATE NEW MEDICARE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1996 – November 28, 2018

November 28, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NURSING HOME STAFF COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT AVAILABLE MEDICARE LEARNING NETWORK – SNF PPS: NEW PATIENT DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL CALL — DECEMBER 11 NC PASRR UPDATES MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTER FOR THE NEXT NCHCFA LUNCH AND LEARN... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1995 – November 21, 2018

November 21, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PATIENT DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL CALL ALLIANT QUALITY ANNOUNCES NEW GOAL MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2019 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NCHCFA PRESENTS AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL BRONZE QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOP DECEMBER 6TH NCHCFA PRESENTS AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL SILVER QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOPS AHCA ANNOUNCES 2019 NSNCW THEME... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1994 – November 14, 2018

November 14, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE – BRUNSWICK HOSTS CONGRESSIONAL VISIT PART A SNF DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2019 UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE) LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE NEXT LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR NCHCFA PRESENTS AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD WORKSHOPS AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK –... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1993 – November 7, 2018

November 7, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FIFTY STATE MEDICAID SURVEY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018 AND 2019 NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY CLOSES NOVEMBER 8TH SNF QUALITY MEASURES PREVIEW REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE MEDICAL REVIEW HOT TOPIC TELECONFERENCE: TARGETED PROBE AND EDUCATE (TPE) PROCESS REGISTER FOR THE NEXT LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR REGISTER... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1992 – October 31, 2018

October 31, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CLOSING SOON! SUBMIT YOUR NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD INTENT TO APPLY REMINDER: DMA IS NOW DHB SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR REGISTER TODAY FOR REVIEW AND UPDATES FROM THE STATE SURVEY AGENCY SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP IN ASHEVILLE NOVEMBER 14TH A NATIONAL INITIATIVE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1991 – October 24, 2018

October 24, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NORTH CAROLINA RECEIVES MEDICAID MANAGED CARE WAIVER APPROVAL BELLAROSE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER HOSTS CONGRESSIONAL VISIT LINDA KLUGE RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) QUALITY REPORTING PROGRAM (QRP) DATA ON THE NURSING HOME COMPARE THIS FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1989 – October 10, 2018

October 10, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NCHCFA HURRICANE MICHAEL PREPARATIONS – MEMBER BED CENSUS REQUEST INCLUDED LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT TO NOMINATE! NCHCFA 2019 ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM AHCA/NCAL IS SEEKING EXAMINERS FOR THE 2019 AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PROGRAM TIME IS RUNNING OUT – SUBMIT YOUR ORGANIZATION’S INTENT TO APPLY FOR... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1988 – October 3, 2018

October 3, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MEDICAID FLEXIBILITIES DUE TO HURRICANE FLORENCE EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 2018 MEDICARE BENEFICIARY IDENTIFIER (MBI) LOOK-UP TOOL AHCA/NCAL IS SEEKING EXAMINERS FOR THE 2019 AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PROGRAM NCHCFA 2019 ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM TIME IS RUNNING OUT – SUBMIT YOUR ORGANIZATION’S INTENT TO APPLY FOR... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1987 – September 26, 2018

September 26, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: BECOME AN EXPERT ON CMS’ SNF VBP PROGRAM TODAY 7TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC BENEFITTING THE NCHCFA/PAC RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 29TH SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 10TH THE LATEST “YOUR QUALITY INITIATIVE PROGRESS” IS NOW AVAILABLE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PORTAL HAS LAUNCHED SAVE THE DATES FOR... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1986 – September 19, 2018

September 19, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MEDICAID ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDERS RENDERING SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA TO SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES LESS THAN ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! FINANCIAL SUMMIT HIGHLIGHT – MEDICAID MANAGED CARE BEGINS NOVEMBER 2019! REGISTER TODAY TO HEAR THE ABOUT MEDICAID MANAGED CARE TRANSFORMATION ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO USING... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1985 – September 12, 2018

September 12, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ADMINISTRATOR NC DHSR LIST SERVE ISSUANCES RE FLORENCE AND WAIVERS AS OF 2:00 PM 9/12/2018 NCHCFA HURRICANE FLORENCE PREPARATIONS SEPTEMBER MEDICAID BULLETIN AHCA PDPM WEBPAGE NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PORTAL HAS LAUNCHED! NEED TO GO DID YOU KNOW? ADMINISTRATOR NC DHSR LIST SERVE ISSUANCES RE FLORENCE AND... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1984 – September 5, 2018

September 5, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: IN THE NEWS: SHOLAR PENS LETTER TO EDITOR DECRYING ATTACK AD REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA FINANCIAL SUMMIT AHCA PDPM WEBPAGE SAVE THE DATES FOR THE NCHCFA FALL DISTRICT MEETINGS REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2018 FINANCIAL SUMMIT EXHIBIT PARTNERS... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1983 – August 29, 2018

August 29, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SKILLED NURSING FACILITY VALUE-BASED PURCHASING (SNF VBP) PROGRAM PERFORMANCE SCORE REPORTS SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2019 AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PROGRAM! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA FINANCIAL SUMMIT NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2018 FINANCIAL SUMMIT EXHIBIT... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1982 – August 22, 2018

August 22, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CHANGE OF DATE FOR SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE TOMORROW FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA FINANCIAL SUMMIT AHCA PDPM WEBPAGE FREE CARE COORDINATION FOR YOUR MEDICARE PATIENTS NEW MEDICARE CARDS GRAPHING AND TRACKING TOOLS FROM THE NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TEAM IMPORTANT POWERPOINT SLIDES AVAILABLE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1981 – August 15, 2018

August 15, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER FOR THE NEXT LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR – AUGUST 16TH SNF VBP FY 2019 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE SCORE REPORT: SUBMIT CORRECTION REQUESTS BY AUGUST 31st FOR-PROFIT SNFS MAY NOT BENEFIT FROM 2017 TAX LAW FY19 SNF PPS FINAL RULE NEW FOR 2018! REGISTER TODAY FOR SITUATIONAL... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1980 – August 1, 2018

August 1, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS ISSUES FY2019 SNF PPS FINAL RULE NCHCFA HAS A SYMPOSIUM APP FOR THAT! FINAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM UPDATE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MYRTLE BEACH REGISTER FOR THE NEXT LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR – AUGUST 16TH NCHCFA THANKS 2018 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM PLATINUM SPONSORS... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1979 – July 25, 2018

July 25, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: PLEASE CALL THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE TODAY IF YOU NEED A RESERVATION FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION OF THE WEEK – CHICK-FIL-A AND DROPS IN THE BUCKET – WHAT DO THEY HAVE TO DO WITH A WORKFORCE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1978 – July 18, 2018

July 18, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: EARLY REGISTATION ENDS JULY 20TH – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM & SAVE ONE DATE STILL OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! ARE YOU PREPARED? DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT, UPCOMING WORKSHOP! ACT OF VIOLENCE RESPONSE – HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND DURING AND AFTER... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1977 – July 11, 2018

July 11, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: ARE YOU PREPARED? DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT, UPCOMING WORKSHOP! ACT OF VIOLENCE RESPONSE – HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND DURING AND AFTER AN ACT OF VIOLENC EARLY REGISTATION ENDS JULY 20TH – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM & SAVE SNF QUALITY... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1976 – July 3, 2018

July 3, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: HAPPY 4th OF JULY! NCHCFA THANKS 2018 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM PLATINUM SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM 3 NORTH CAROLINA LONG TERM AND POST-ACUTE CARE PROVIDERS RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY OF CARE TWO WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR IMPORTANT UPCOMING... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1975 – June 27, 2018

June 27, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER TODAY FOR UPCOMING SEMINAR! ACT OF VIOLENCE RESPONSE – HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND DURING AND AFTER AN ACT OF VIOLENCE AHCA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON CMS FY2019 SNF PPS RULE SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION OF THE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1974 – June 20, 2018

June 20, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: GUESS WHAT HAS A NEW LOOK? CHECK OUT NCHCFA’S NEW WEBSITE TODAY! REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER TODAY FOR UPCOMING SEMINAR! ACT OF VIOLENCE RESPONSE – HOW TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND DURING AND AFTER AN ACT OF VIOLENCE DON’T... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1973 – June 13, 2018

June 14, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP CANCELLED NCHCFA’S NEW WEBSITE TO LAUNCH MONDAY, JUNE 18TH AT 12:00 NOON FRV SURVEY DEADLINE IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY CMS UPDATES PDPM TOOLS TO CORRECT ERRORS SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION OF THE WEEK – EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE PRESENTED BY KEVIN CEGLOWSKI PDPM... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1972 – June 6, 2018

June 13, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 14 NORTH CAROLINA LONG TERM AND POST-ACUTE CARE PROVIDERS RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY OF CARE ONE WEEK LEFT! REGISTER TODAY FOR (NEW) SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP NCHCFA MEMBERS ATTEND AHCA/NCAL CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION OF THE WEEK – PHARMACY SERVICES IN THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION PHASE TWO... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1971 – May 30, 2018

June 13, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION OF THE WEEK – REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE PRESENTED BY SAM CLARK MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES ON JUNE 21st AHCA CONVENTION WILL HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE PATIENT DRIVEN PAYMENT MODEL (PDPM)... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1970 – May 23, 2018

June 13, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SESSION OF THE WEEK – PHARMACY SERVICES IN THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION PHASE TWO PRESENTED BY TODD KING IMPORTANCE OF THE FAIR RENTAL VALUE MODERNIZATION SURVEY LTC TREND TRACKER QUARTER 2 PUBLICATION MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1969 – May 16, 2018

May 21, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING 2019 SNF PPS PROPOSED RULE 10 SEATS REMAIN! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE HIGHLY RATED SERVANT LEADERSHIP FOR LTC WORKSHOP DON’T MISS OUT! LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES TOMORROW! NEW FOR 2018! REGISTER TODAY FOR SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1968 – May 9, 2018

May 21, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: FAIR RENTAL VALUE MODERNIZATION SURVEY MEDICAID BULLETIN 2019 SNF PPS PROPOSED RULE NEW! NCAL MEMBERSHIP REGISTER EARLY FOR THE 69TH ANNUAL ACHA/NCAL CONVENTION & EXPO REGISTER TODAY FOR THE HIGHLY RATED SERVANT LEADERSHIP FOR LTC WORKSHOP REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING LUNCH AND LEARN... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1967 – May 2, 2018

May 21, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2019 SNF PPS PROPOSED RULE FAIR RENTAL VALUE MODERNIZATION SURVEY MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER TODAY FOR THE HIGHLY RATED SERVANT LEADERSHIP FOR LTC WORKSHOP REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES ON... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1966 – April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER TODAY FOR THE HIGHLY RATED SERVANT LEADERSHIP FOR LTC WORKSHOP REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES ON MAY 17TH GET YOUR AHCA NATIONAL SKILLED NURSING CARE WEEK... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1965 – April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS ISSUES CHANGES TO THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE OF NON-COVERAGE (SNF ABN) MEDICARE LEARNING NETWORK PUBLICATIONS REDUCING PROVIDER BURDEN: SEND MEDICARE YOUR FEEDBACK MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM REGISTER TODAY FOR THE HIGHLY RATED SERVANT LEADERSHIP... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1964 – April 11, 2018

April 11, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TODAY – NCHCFA/PAC 2018 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE) REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR THE AHCA OR NCAL BOARD? LUNCH... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1963 – April 4, 2018

April 4, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: APRIL RATE ADJUSTMENT MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL NCHCFA SUMMER SYMPOSIUM DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER FOR REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (RoP) PHASE 3 REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES ON APRIL 19TH REGISTER FOR NCBENHA 2018 PRECEPTOR... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1962 – March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT! REGISTER FOR REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (RoP) PHASE 3 SAVE THE DATE AND REGISTER FOR YOUR NCHCFA SPRING DISTRICT MEETING LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES ON APRIL 19TH NEW MEDICARE CARDS AHCA ANNOUNCES NEW QUALITY GOALS – MULTI-YEAR EFFORT BUILDS ON SECTOR’S... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1961 – March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER FOR REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (RoP) PHASE 3 LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES ON APRIL 19TH GET YOUR AHCA NATIONAL SKILLED NURSING CARE WEEK CELEBRATION ITEMS TODAY SNF VBP: CORRECTIONS TO FEEDBACK REPORTS DUE MARCH 31, 2018 AHCA ANNOUNCES NEW QUALITY INITIATIVE GOALS... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1960 – March 14, 2018

March 14, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REVISED SNFABN REGISTER TODAY! REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (RoP) PHASE 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NCHCFA SEVENTH ANNUAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM DON’T MISS THIS WEEK’S LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES ON MARCH 15TH REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL AUTUMN CLASSIC BENEFITTING THE NCHCFA/PAC AHCA ANNOUNCES NEW... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1959 – March 7, 2018

March 7, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: REGISTER TODAY! REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (RoP) PHASE 3 2018 LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES REGISTER TODAY FOR NEW SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP FREE WEBINAR TO LEARN ABOUT NEW CMS PAYMENT CONCEPT – RCS-1 UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE) CMS SNF/LTC OPEN DOOR FORUM LTC... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1958 – February 28, 2018

February 28, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SAVE THE DATE! REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION (RoP) PHASE 3 LTC TREND TRACKER QUARTER 1 PUBLICATION AHCA ANNOUNCES NEW COREQ WEBSITE NEW CDC TRAINING ON ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP CERTIFIED EDEN AT HOME ASSOCIATE TRAINING REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY CARE COLLABORATIVE (NNHQCC) PROMOTING THE APPROPRIATE USE... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1957 – February 21, 2018

February 21, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NEW! NCAL MEMBERSHIP 2018 LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES REGISTER TODAY FOR NEW SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP REGISTER TODAY FOR THE AHCA/NCAL INDEPENDENT OWNER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REGISTER TO ATTEND THE ACHA/NCAL 3RD ANNUAL QUALITY SUMMIT AHCA ANNOUNCES NEW COREQ WEBSITE REGISTER FOR ALLIANT NATIONAL NURSING HOME QUALITY... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1956 – February 14, 2018

February 14, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SUMMARY OF PRESIDENT’S FY2019 BUDGET PROPOSAL PERMANENT REPEAL OF THERAPY CAPS REVISED SNF ABN COREQ UPDATES 2018 LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES AHCA LTC TREND TRACKER (LTCTT) QUARTERLY REPORT NEW! NCAL MEMBERSHIP FEBRUARY 15TH DEADLINE- REQUEST TO SERVE ON ONE OF NCHCFA’S 2018/2020 COMMITTEES AHCA PRODUCT... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1955 – February 7, 2018

February 7, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: BPCI-ADVANCED LETTER TO CMMI FOR MODEL 3 PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS NCHCFA 2018/2020 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS CONGRATULATIONS 2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION $100 EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE WINNERS NEW! NCAL MEMBERSHIP 2018 LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES AHCA ANNOUNCES NEW COREQ WEBSITE UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1954 – January 24, 2018

January 24, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR THE 2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NCHCFA HAS A CONVENTION APP FOR THAT! NO UPDATE NEXT WEEK NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2018 CONVENTION SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT NEW! NCAL MEMBERSHIP 2018 LUNCH AND LEARN WEBINAR SERIES BUNDLED PAYMENTS FOR CARE IMPROVEMENT–ADVANCED... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1953 – January 17, 2018

January 17, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER EARLY REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO IS EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY ATTENDEE LIST SCAM WARNING THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) RELEASED TWO MEMORANDA AT THE END OF 2017 OF IMPORTANCE TO MEMBERS NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2018... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1952 – January 10, 2018

January 10, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: EARLY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NEW! NCAL MEMBERSHIP UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE) REMINDER – REGISTER TWO STAFF FOR CONVENTION PACKAGE TWO AND BRING ONE FREE ON JANUARY 30TH! 2018 LUNCH AND LEARN... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1951 – January 3, 2018

January 3, 2018 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: EARLY DEADLINE APPROACHING – REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO REMINDER – REGISTER TWO STAFF FOR CONVENTION PACKAGE TWO AND BRING ONE FREE ON JANUARY 30TH! REVISED FOCUSED DEMENTIA CARE SURVEY TOOLS RELEASED 2017 AHCA ANNUAL REPORT AND 2018 FOCUS AREAS NEW!... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1950 – December 20, 2017

December 20, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LAST ISSUE OF UPDATE FOR THE YEAR 2017 REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NEW AHCA RESOURCES FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICPATION (ROP) NEW MEDICARE CARD, LESS THAN 4 MONTHS UNTIL TRANSITION BEGINS NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2018 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1949 – December 13, 2017

December 13, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RULE TRAINING COURSE REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO CINDY DEPORTER, MSSW, NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) – NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION SPEAKER OF THE WEEK NCHCFA THANKS OUR 2018 GOLD CONVENTION HOSTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1948 – December 6, 2017

December 6, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS FINALIZES CHANGES TO MANDATORY BUNDLING PROGRAMS UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE) REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO NCHCFA 2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK – CHAIRMAN’S TAILGATE PARTY & HOMECOMING EXTRAVAGANZA MARCH, 2018 SPICE INFECTION... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1947 – November 29, 2017

November 29, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2018 NCHCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ELECTIONS MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SECRETARY MANDY COHEN, MD, MPH – NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) – NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION SPEAKER OF THE WEEK AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1946 – November 22, 2017

November 22, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2018 NCHCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ELECTIONS PART A SNF DEDUCTIBLE FOR 2018 MEDICARE PART B THERAPY CAP FOR CY 2018 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – DR. DALE HENRY – NCHCFA 2018 ANNUAL CONVENTION SPEAKER OF THE WEEK MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1945 – November 15, 2017

November 15, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO NCHCFA 2018 SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS 2018 NCHCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ELECTIONS QMB REMITTANCE ADVICE ISSUE CMS PUBLISHES THE LONG TERM CARE SURVEY PROCESS INITIAL POOL CARE AREAS 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO TENTATIVE AGENDA MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1944 – November 8, 2017

November 8, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2018 NCHCFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS AHCA RATE CALCULATOR UPDATED TO REFLECT CMS SNF PPS FINAL RULE CORRECTION CMS ISSUES CY2018 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE RULE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FINAL RULE TAKES EFFECT THIS MONTH UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE)... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1943 – November 1, 2017

November 1, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS GRASSROOTS ISSUE #2 NOW AVAILABLE PBJ DATA NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC MARK GOGAL – HUMAN RESOURCE LEADER – NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION SPEAKER OF THE WEEK SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2018 AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PROGRAM REGISTER TODAY FOR... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1942 – October 25, 2017

October 25, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: EXTENDED DEADLINE! LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM SNF VALUE-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAM FY2018 FINAL RULE CALL MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2018 AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1941 – October 18, 2017

October 18, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM CMS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RULE RESOURCES SNF QRP CONFIDENTIAL FEEDBACK REPORTS FOR CLAIMS-BASED MEASURES MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT RESERVATION TODAY FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2018... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1940 – October 11, 2017

October 11, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM SNF QRP QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE) GET RECOGNIZED FOR MEETING QUALITY INITIATIVE GOALS: SUBMIT YOUR LTC TREND TRACKER DATA BY OCTOBER 13 LTC TREND TRACKER MAKE YOUR OVERNIGHT... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1939 – October 4, 2017

October 4, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM CMS ISSUES SNF PPS FINAL RULE CORRECTION NOTICE CMS TO MAKE PBJ DATA PUBLIC STARTING NOVEMBER 1ST REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR, REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION PHASE 2 & THE NEW SURVEY PROCESS ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAIN!... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1938 – September 27, 2017

September 27, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM 2018 TRADE SHOW BROCHURE MAILING REGISTER TODAY FOR IMPORTANT SEMINAR, REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPATION PHASE 2 & THE NEW SURVEY PROCESS SAVE THE DATE! CODING ACCURACY WITH A SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON BASELINE CARE PLANNING REGISTER TODAY FOR EMPOWERMENT... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1937 – September 20, 2017

September 20, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CMS REVEALS NEW MEDICARE CARD DESIGN SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 10 OF 10 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE NCHCFA ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPO IN GREENSBORO, NC JANUARY 28-31, 2018 SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO APPLY FOR THE 2018 AHCA/NCAL NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD PROGRAM... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1936 – September 13, 2017

September 13, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: HURRICANE IRMA AND MEDICARE DISASTER RELATED SOUTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA CLAIMS MLN MATTERS ARTICLE NCHCFA EXTENDS THANKS TO PARTICIPATING FACILITIES SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 9 OF 10 UPDATED LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES (LEIE) SEMINAR SOLD OUT! CODING ACCURACY WITH A... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1935 – September 6, 2017

September 6, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF FUND HURRICANE SEASON PREPARADENESS SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 8 OF 10 TOP MEDICARE PART A DENIAL REASON CODES NOMINATE STAFF FOR THE 2018 NCHCFA ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM MANAGING THE MILLENNIAL MINDSET- ONLINE COURSE AHCA PRODUCT OF THE WEEK –... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1934 – August 30, 2017

August 30, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: HURRICANE HARVEY UPDATE FROM AHCA PRESIDENT & CEO MARK PARKINSON SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 7 OF 10 FY2018 MEDICARE SNF PPS RATE CALCULATOR SNF CONSOLIDATED BILLING UPDATE AND CORRECTION CMS LAUNCHES JIMMO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WEBPAGE REGISTER TODAY FOR CODING ACCURACY WITH A... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1933 – August 23, 2017

August 23, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: UPDATE ON SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 6 OF 10 MEDICAID POLICY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY DENY THE FIRST MONTH IN A NURSING FACILITY NURSING HOME FACILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL AND STATE OPERATIONS MANUAL REVISIONS CALL REGISTER TODAY FOR CODING ACCURACY... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1932 – August 16, 2017

August 16, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: NC DHHS SHARES DETAILED DESIGN FOR MEDICAID MANAGED CARE SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 5 OF 10 CMS PROPOSES CHANGES TO BUNDLING PROGRAMS CMS SNF QUALITY REPORTING PROGRAM KEYSTONE PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION (KEPRO) QIO INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR MANAGING THE MILLENNIAL MINDSET- ONLINE COURSE NEW... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1931 – August 2, 2017

August 2, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 4 OF 10 CMS ISSUES FINAL SNF PPS RULE CMS SNF/LTC OPEN DOOR FORUM NEW MEDICARE CARD MEDICAID BULLETIN FINAL SUMMER SYMPOSIUM UPDATE – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MYRTLE BEACH NCHCFA THANKS 2017 SUMMER SYMPOSIUM... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1930 – July 26, 2017

July 26, 2017 — On-Line & Mobile Version This Week’s Table of Contents: CONGRATULATIONS TO AHCA/NCAL AWARD WINNER TRINITY OAKS HEALTH AND REHAB SNF VALUE BASED PURCHASING (VBP) RESOURCE SERIES: PART 3 OF 10 THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) RELEASES A FINAL RULE WITH CORRECTIONS FOR TECHNICAL AND TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MADE IN THE FINAL RULE REVISING... Read More

UPDATE Weekly #1929 – July 19, 2017

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

UPDATE Weekly #1928 – July 12, 2017

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

UPDATE Weekly #1927 – July 5, 2017

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

UPDATE Weekly #1926 – June 28, 2017

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

UPDATE Weekly #1925 – June 21, 2017

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