Ask The Payment Expert: What is the outlook for 2019 reimbursement for SNFs?
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 05, 2018
Expect more changes that affect reimbursement in one way or the other.
Ask the Payment Expert? Why am I not receiving incentive payments for FY 2019?
By
Patricia Boyer
Nov 02, 2018
Why am I not receiving incentive payments for FY 2019 SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) are separate, but related, programs. QRP is required by the IMPACT ACT to collect...
Ask the payment expert about …one star
By
Patricia Boyer
Oct 25, 2018
On top of PBJ affecting the star ratings, CMS also is performing on-site and remote audits to verify data submitted. Even if you have a vendor submit your data, it cannot be stressed enough: You are ultimately...
Ask the Payment Expert about … Phase 3
By
Patricia Boyer
Jun 08, 2018
I recently attended a workshop that said that Phase 3 goes into effect this November. I thought it was November 2019. Which is right?
Ask the Payment Expert about … swing bed rehab
By
Patricia Boyer
May 08, 2018
I am seeking info about rehab services in a swing bed setting. I know services need to be daily and require a skilled caregiver. Can OT or SLP alone meet the criteria without PT or nursing, if the need...
Ask the Payment Expert about … how the survey process has changed
By
Patricia Boyer
Apr 08, 2018
Has the new survey process really changed much?
Ask the Payment Expert about … the RCS-1 payment system
By
Patricia Boyer
Mar 08, 2018
What is the new RCS-1 payment system all about?
Ask the payment expert about … probe and educate reviews
By
Patricia Boyer
Jan 08, 2018
Are the probe and educate reviews occurring only in home health agencies or in skilled nursing facilities as well?
Ask the Payment Expert about … the new survey process
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 06, 2017
How should our facility prepare for the new survey process?
Ask the Payment Expert about … Mega-rule expenses
By
Patricia Boyer
Oct 06, 2017
I’m concerned with the new mega- rule expenses and that maybe I need to rethink my need for SNF beds. What are your thoughts?