Updates

NEWS FLASH!!

CMS Manual System - Pub 100-04 Updated 12/2021

To find out about all of the updates, review each of the topics below:

Summary of Policies in the Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule
Telehealth Originating Site Facility Fee Payment Amount and Telehealth Services List
CT Modifier Reduction List
Preventive Services List

CDC COVID-19 Update 12/23/2021:

The information in the link below includes a flowchart regarding work restrictions for HCP.

Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2

MDS 3.0 Technical Information

An updated version, number V2.0002, of the PDPM Grouper will be implemented on Thursday, January 6, 2022. This update will address two issues with the NTA. Details surrounding the updates can be found in the above link at the at the bottom of the page. Be certain to review this information to understand how it may impact your facility.

Updates from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services Datasets

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services provides downloadable information available to the public on topics such as:

State-Level Health Inspection Cut Points
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Medicare Claims Quality Measures
Nursing Home Data Collection Intervals
Health Deficiencies
Inspection Dates
Citation Code Look-up
Survey Summary
State US Averages
Ownership
Nursing homes CASPER Contacts

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