Ohio Budget Finalized – Significant Focus Needed on Quality Incentive Payment
On July 3, 2023 the Ohio House Bill (HB) 33 for state fiscal year 2024-2025 was finalized. This budget update significantly impacts...
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Jun 5, 20232 min read
SNF 5-Claim Probe Coming - What You Need To Know
In a recent update, CMS has announced that effective on June 5, 2023, CMS will implement a 5-Claim Probe and Educate Review for all...
Mar 14, 20233 min read
CMS Schizophrenia Audits - What You Need to Know
Background: On January 18, 2023, in a CMS press release titled, “Biden-Harris Administration Takes Additional Steps to Strengthen Nursing...
Feb 14, 20232 min read
End of the Public Health Emergency- What does this mean for you?
On January 30, 2023 The White House announced the intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) related to the...
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Utilizing the 3-Day Waiver Among COVID-19 Influenza Increases
Many SNF providers are noting an increase in reporting of the number of positive residents with COVID-19 and Influenza A. With the recent...
Dec 1, 20222 min read
NHSN Influenza Reporting - What You Need To Know
The FY 2023 SNF PPS Final Rule introduced regulatory and reimbursement changes for SNFs, including influenza vaccination reporting...
Nov 9, 20222 min read
A Sneak Peek into October 1, 2023 MDS Changes
On September 1, 2022 CMS released an early look into significant changes that will impact the MDS 3.0 Item Set on October 1, 2023. ...
Oct 12, 20221 min read
CMS FY 2023 CHANGES - What SNF leaders need to know
In recent months, CMS has announced a series of changes that impact SNFs from a regulatory, reimbursement, MDS, and quality perspective. ...
Oct 10, 20222 min read
FY 2023 Changes & Updated Tools for PDPM Management
On July 29, 2022, CMS issued its FY 2023 SNF PPS Final Rule spelling out changes SNF providers can expect in the upcoming fiscal year....
Jun 1, 20222 min read
Latest Industry Updates - SNF Five-Star Rating Changes
Engage Consulting serves as a trusted partner to Skilled Nursing Facilities to achieve excellence across a facility with optimal...
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