Flu, Discharge Function Top of Mind as CMS Updates SNF Quality Reporting Program Manual

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this week updated the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP), with changes to specifications used to calculate quality measures effective on Oct. 1. In terms of measures slated for removal from QRP, CMS doesn’t address how these gaps will impact requirements for reporting in its latest update, Jessie […]

Nursing Homes Prep to Maintain Precision, Accuracy as ICD-10 Codes Change

Upcoming ICD-10CM changes, set to take effect on October 1, will have a significant impact on skilled nursing facilities, with changes related to Parkinson’s disease being of particular importance. ICD-10CM codes, the backbone of medical coding, have undergone a consistent evolution since 2021. Notable revisions have been implemented twice annually, with substantial updates aligning each […]