PEPPER Reports for SNFs, Hospices Available

Fourth quarter Fiscal Year 2019 Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Reports (PEPPERs) are available for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), hospices, and various acute care hospital types and units. Reports for this time period will be available to home health agencies on Aug. 12, 2020. These reports summarize provider-specific data statistics for Medicare services that may be at risk for improper payments. Providers can use the data to support internal auditing and monitoring activities. For more information:

• Visit the Distribution Schedule webpage for guidance on accessing your report.
• Visit the PEPPER Resources website to review user’s guides, recorded training sessions, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and examples of how other providers are using the report.
• Visit the Help Desk if you have questions or need help obtaining your report.
• Send the PEPPER Team your feedback or suggestions.

Contact: Dan Heim, dheim@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8866