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Are Hospital/ED Transfers Less Likely Among Nursing Home Residents With Do-Not-Hospitalize Orders?

JAMDA
February 14, 2017
This study aims to examine whether an advance directive “Do Not Hospitalize” (DNH) would be effective in reducing hospital/emergency department (ED) transfers. Similar effects in residents with dementia were also examined.

Muscle Ultrasound and Sarcopenia in Older Individuals: A Clinical Perspective

JAMDA
February 12, 2017
A precise quantitative measurement of skeletal muscle mass is fundamental for diagnosing sarcopenia in older individuals. The current techniques of assessment, including dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), bioimpedance analysis (BIA), and...

Understanding and Promoting the Value of Chronic Care Management Services CMS Call — February 21

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Coding, Reimbursement, & Documentation
February 10, 2017
Tuesday, February 21 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects® Event Registration . During this call, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) experts discuss the benefits of providing Chronic Care...

Looking Ahead: The IMPACT Act in 2017 CMS Call — February 23

Policy Snapshot
Care Settings/Types, Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
February 10, 2017
Thursday, February 23 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET To register or for more information, visit MLN Connects® Event Registration . The Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation of 2014 ( IMPACT Act ) requires the reporting of standardized patient...

CMS Telehealth Services Fact Sheet — Revised

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
February 10, 2017
A revised Telehealth Services fact sheet is available. Learn about: Originating sites Distant site practitioners Telehealth services Billing and payment for professional services furnished via telehealth and the originating site facility fee

Arizona Welcomes Its Society Family

Spotlight
Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Practitioners, Attending Physician, Certified Medical Director, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team, Medical Director, Non-Physician Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nursing Home Administrator, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant (PA), Social Worker, Therapist, Younger Adult
February 10, 2017
Paige Hector, LMSW, a member of the Annual Conference Planning Subcommittee, is looking forward to welcoming her fellow members at the upcoming ‘reunion,’ the 2017 Annual Conference, in Phoenix next month. “My Society colleagues are kindred spirits...

February 10, 2017

Weekly Roundup
Care Settings/Types, Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Coding, Reimbursement, & Documentation, Practitioners, Attending Physician, Certified Medical Director, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team, Medical Director, Non-Physician Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nursing Home Administrator, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant (PA), Social Worker, Therapist
February 10, 2017
Spotlight: Arizona Welcomes Its Society Family. HPA: Understanding and Promoting the Value of Chronic Care Management Services CMS Call; Looking Ahead: The IMPACT Act in 2017 CMS Call; CMS Telehealth Services Fact Sheet. Conference Countdown: 5...

Wyden Introduces Bill To Weaken IPAB

Policy Snapshot
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Payment
February 3, 2017
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a bill and a resolution that would prevent the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) process from moving forward. The resolution comes before the February 1st statutory deadline required to discontinue the...

Medicare Observation Status Addressed At HHS Confirmation Hearing

Policy Snapshot
Care Settings/Types, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Observation Status
February 3, 2017
This week, the Society worked with the Observation Status Coalition to submit a question during the Senate Finance Committee’s confirmation hearing for Representative Tom Price (R-GA), nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Senator...

PBJ Submission Reminder

Policy Snapshot
Care Settings/Types, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
February 3, 2017
As of July 1, 2016, electronic submission of staffing data through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) is mandatory for all long-term care facilities. You have up to 45 days after the end of the quarter to submit data for Federal Fiscal Quarter 1 (...