Skilled Nursing News August 29, 2023
It appears the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is paying particular attention to managed care payers as the agency re-examines data submission requirements for skilled nursing services through the Minimum Data Set (MDS).
Nursing home operators were able to comment on various MDS-related questions posed by CMS officials during a Quality Reporting Program (QRP) listening session held on Tuesday, with a focus on expanding MDS data submission to all SNF patients, regardless of payer.
Notably, the agency is asking for feedback from the industry on any burdens associated with data collection and submission on all patients.
“I think the biggest burden to consider is the end of [Prospective Payment System] PPS stay assessments that we do not already...
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