Skilled Nursing

PPS Calculator Tool Updated

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LeadingAge has updated Medicare Part-A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) calculator and the Medicare Part B therapy rate calculator to help members assess and estimate the impact of final payment changes for FY 2019, that began on Oct. 1, 2018. Access to this tool requires login via My.LeadingAge.

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LeadingAge CA Sponsored Nursing Home Staffing Bill Passes Unanimously

Posted on Author Eric Dowdy, CGAO

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Senators Casey & Toomey Release Report on Nursing Homes

Posted on Author Eric Dowdy, CGAO

The Senators from Pennsylvania, Bob Casey (D) and Pat Toomey (R) have jointly authored a report entitled, “Families’ and Residents’ Right to Know: Uncovering Poor Care in America’s Nursing Homes.” The report outlines the background of “Special Focus Facilities” (SFF) and the availability of information on facilities under this status on the Nursing Home Compare Read More…