While social drivers of health (SDOH) may not be on everyone’s mind, SDOH is a key project for the CDC. In fact, in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health (OASH), Healthy People 2030, SDOH, and health equity and literacy are the three major areas of focus. The five key areas of SDOH are…
The release of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) in October 2019 reshaped the operating landscape for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF). Changes have continued to be made to the PDPM annually in response to increased costs, the COVID-19 pandemic, value-based care models, and general industry evolutions. For example, in 2023, CMS implemented a two-year parity adjustment…
WHhen it comes to recent MDS (minimum data set) changes, one letter stands out: G. That’s because the biggest impact of the 2023 adjustment in ADL (Activities of Daily Living) scoring comes from the removal of Section G and implementation of Section GG. Section GG scoring touches on everything from who completes assessments to what…
Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) adjusting to most recent minimum data set (MDS) changes Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes for nursing homes have been extensive, and promise to continue. And while much is being discussed and debated, one thing is sure: New rules that require changes to the way facilities are reimbursed for…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is displaying a strong commitment to transitioning the healthcare system towards 100% Value-Based Care (VBC) by 2030. This ambitious goal signifies a significant shift from the traditional fee-for-service model to value-based payment models. The move towards VBC is driven by the increasing recognition of the potential benefits…
Leaders understand the potential of advanced analytics, but few have adopted. PITTSBURGH, February 27, 2024 — Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers across the continuum of care, today announced findings from a new study in collaboration with HIMSS Market Insights titled: “What’s Delaying Advanced Analytics Adoption in…
Best Source of Healthcare Data Is one source of healthcare data better than the other, and which one should skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) be monitoring? It has become cliché in today’s rich healthcare data environment to refer to Peter Drucker’s axiom, “What gets measured, gets managed.” While this is certainly true, or at least it would…
Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) through accurate and consistent AI-powered wound assessments All clinicians strive to prevent hospital- acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs)…and for good reason. Stage III, Stage IV, and unstageable HAPIs are categorized as “never events” under the CMS Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) program1 and can lead to substantial penalties and lost reimbursement. About 2.5…
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