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Being prepared to meet the complex requirements in CMS’ final rule by January 1, 2021, can seem daunting. We’ve developed a checklist and timeline to assist you in the implementation process.

The Patient-Driven Payment Model is here, and accurately completing the minimum data set requires attention to detail. We’ve developed an interdisciplinary team checklist to assist skilled nursing facilities in collecting needed information for each…

Does your senior living organization have effective communication and a positive culture? Use our checklist to help engage, build and foster a healthy tone at the top.

While senior living organizations face scrutiny from many stakeholders, they ultimately must stay committed to their purpose of serving seniors. Read on for tips to develop a strong organizational culture, starting with a healthy tone at the top.

Establishing strong internal controls could help senior living organizations prevent cash misappropriation and protect the resources necessary to effectively serve residents. Read on for five cash disbursement controls your organization can…

Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) that provide services to beneficiaries participating in the Medicare program are required to file an annual Medicare cost report. Read on for a refresher on what you need to know about the cost reporting process.

Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) should consider scheduling staff based on hours per patient day (HPPD). Read on for the benefits of HPPD and key considerations for implementation.

Skilled nursing facilities face many obstacles with consolidated billing. Read on for information and a downloadable tool that can help you find clarity and save your facility time and money.

Efficiently collecting monies for services rendered starts prior to admission. A skilled nursing facility (SNF) should have a defined admission process, which can be supplemented with an admission checklist tool.

The Provider Statistical and Reimbursement (PS&R) System report provides key payment and statistical data for skilled nursing facilities applicable to processed and finalized Medicare Part A and Part B claims.