Proposed Medicare payment rule would reduce payments to nursing homes by an estimated $320 million nationwide, make changes to quality programs.

DLL Package V1.0003 FINAL posted on Oct. 7^th.

Nursing homes should monitor the transition to the new reimbursement methodology closely to confirm accurate billing and ensure diligent documentation.

CMS video outlines what is changing and describes critical assessment dynamics at the transition.

Article from Medicare Learning Network cites information available from CMS.

New resources available from CMS.

PDPM will not create a barrier to Administrative Level of Care Presumption of Coverage.

During a recent SNF Open Door Forum, CMS staff discussed additional materials to help homes prepare for new payment methodology.