Overcoming Challenges of the SNF Special Focus Facility List and Moving Up the Star Ranks

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This new whitepaper addresses the ongoing challenges faced by Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) on the Special Focus Facility (SFF) or SFF Candidate list.  The difficulties include navigating increased regulations, limited access to capital, and staffing issues, all of which hinder a facility’s ability to improve outcomes and advance in the star rankings. Download our whitepaper to discover key strategies for overcoming these challenges and moving off the SFF list, including the role of compliance, corrective…

Are You Checking for Interim Payment Assessments in Your SNF?

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The transition from the Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) system to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) has brought about significant changes in how facilities are reimbursed for the care provided. One of the critical tools in optimizing reimbursement under PDPM is the Interim Payment Assessment (IPA). When used correctly, the IPA can play an important role in ensuring that SNFs receive the appropriate reimbursement to reflect the level of care provided…

What is the New Nursing Facility ICPG?

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Just last month the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) put out an Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG). Since 1998, the OIG has been issuing voluntary Compliance Program Guidance documents (CPGs) directed at various segments of the health care industry. At the center of this CPG modernization effort is the OIG’s General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG), a reference guide for the health care compliance community…