DOH provides several clarifications on the July CMI methodology; workgroup members express concerns and discuss options going forward. 

Nursing homes that have entered into an eligible refinancing arrangement since April 2015 should not miss the opportunity to apply for a share of the resulting Medicaid savings.

New recommendations on annual TB screening for health care workers issued in CDC’s MMWR and adopted by CDC.

Homes can now access score sheets with their overall quintile ranking on the Health Commerce System.

Members are encouraged to provide input on ways to reduce administrative and regulatory burden and improve care.

CMS recently released the MDS data elements used for the FY 2021 SNF QRP APU determination. An analysis of the data elements compared to current submission edits was revealing.