Kelly Simonelli

LW Consulting, Inc. President and CEO Named to Maine’s Top 50 Women Leaders for the Second Consecutive Year

Harrisburg, PA – LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) is proud to announce that President and CEO Harriett Wall has once again been named to Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Maine, earning this distinction for the second consecutive year. This continued recognition underscores Harriett’s sustained leadership, impact, and dedication to excellence within the healthcare consulting industry. The Top 50 Women Leaders of Maine list celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment within their…

Congress Hit Snooze on the Telehealth Waiver Clock Again — Latest Update

Last week, we were anxiously awaiting a decision on the extension of the telehealth waiver, with the shutdown of the government looming over the proposed bill. Congress swiftly made some changes to the bill that included the extension, and resulted in a signed bill that will allow us to breathe for a little longer, through December 31, 2027.  The new expiration date of December 31, 2027, will, hopefully, provide an extended window for permanent legislation…

Blog Series: Part 3 – Medical Necessity Under PDPM

In this 3-part blog series, we will focus on issues that were identified in the recent OIG audit of PDPM records and MDS. The first area discussed the lack of documentation to support technical requirements. The second area discussed the requirements for coding diagnoses that meet the active diagnosis requirements. The third and final blog of this series will focus on the requirements to demonstrate medical necessity. Billing and coding for medical services provided under the Centers…