The Importance of Reporting Medical Director Hours in SNFs

The Importance of Reporting Medical Director Hours in SNFs

Underreporting of Medical Director Hours in SNFs In the second quarter of 2022 (the most recent data available), 37% of Skilled Nursing Facilities nationwide reported no medical director hours to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Staffing Data Submission Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system, despite federal laws and regulations requiring a physician…

The Power of Pairing EHR and MDS Data Together for SNFs

The Power of Pairing EHR and MDS Data Together for SNFs

In today’s value-based care environment, long-term post-acute analytics (LTPAC) have become essential for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to succeed, stay competitive and achieve the objectives of the Triple Aim for participation in value-based care initiatives. Predictive analytics are changing healthcare with insights that help clinicians identify patients at risk for adverse events and poor health…

Predictive Analytics and Value-Based Care: Defining Value

Predictive Analytics and Value-Based Care: Defining Value

We’ve covered predictive post-acute analytics in practice and tackling the challenges of the Triple-Aim. Now it’s time to bring it home by defining the value created by predictive analytics in the post-acute space. Like any investment of time and money, it’s important to be clear about the results of those investments. SNF Provider Perspective Advanced…