During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members still have access to a variety of online education through AHCA/NCAL, including the new Infection Preventionist Specialized Training Version 2.
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. A new webinar is now available that offers insight from four AHCA members who share their experiences with COVID-19 telehealth waivers. This webinar is free to members and is viewable on-demand. Other online education include courses on functional outcomes and improvement, infection prevention, ICD-10 and more.
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IHCA members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering a wide range of timely topics. CEUs are also available, depending on the course.
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Well-trained CNAs are needed now more than ever. IHCA offers the Online CNA Program in partnership with Academic Platforms, AHCA’s preferred provider. This blended online CNA training program features online classes coupled with in-person, clinical labs. Students can continue working while taking the class, as they have the ability to access the class online and do the clinical lab portion while in the facility.
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During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering a wide range of timely topics. CEUs are also available, depending on the course.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on the AHCA PDPM Academy 2020.
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During this time of social distancing and lack of in-person education events, IHCA members still have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering a wide range of timely topics. CEUs are also available, depending on the course.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including news on how COVID-19 is impacting AHCA'S PDPM 2020 Academy and where to find updates related to PDPM during this pandemic.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including a live PDPM Academy open discussion forum and the first on-demand PDPM Academy continuing education (CE) course that covers restorative nursing and skilled maintenance nursing and therapy, both occurring on March 31.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA'S PDPM Academy 2020. This new training takes the place of the 2019 PDPM Academy, which ceased to be updated as of January 2020.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA'S PDPM Academy 2020. This new training takes the place of the 2019 PDPM Academy, which ceased to be updated as of January 2020.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including instruction from CMS regarding PDPM claims processed out of sequence not paying the correct Variable Per Diem (VPD)-adjusted rate. This issue will not be fixed until October. However, CMS is offering workarounds providers can follow to avoid receiving incorrect payment rates on initial claim submissions or receiving unexpected and incorrect payment adjustments when claim corrections are submitted later.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA's newly released 2020 PDPM Academy, which provides post-implementation technical assistance, six program interpretation webinars, six additional topical continuing education (CE) webinars and more.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA's newly released 2020 PDPM Academy, which provides post-implementation technical assistance, six program interpretation webinars, six additional topical continuing education (CE) webinars and more.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, detailed below, including information on AHCA's newly released 2020 PDPM Academy, which can save facilities up to $600.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA's newly released 2020 PDPM Academy.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA's newly released 2020 PDPM Academy. For $299, IHCA members can register for the academy and receive access to PDPM policy update webinars, six additional educational webinars worth continuing education credits, all new PDPM Academy materials and all 2019 PDPM Academy resources.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA's newly-released 2020 PDPM Academy, as well as a policy update webinar next Tuesday, Jan. 28.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on a policy update webinar on Jan. 28 through AHCA's 2020 PDPM Academy.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on AHCA's 2020 PDPM Academy.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, detailed below, including information on AHCA's 2020 PDPM Academy.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including information on the new AHCA PDPM Grouper Tool.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including details on a webinar this Thursday, Dec. 19.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, detailed below, including details on a webinar next Thursday, Dec. 19.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including details on a webinar this Thursday, Dec. 5.
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IHCA and AHCA are looking to 2020 and what can help members thrive during the first full year the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is in effect. AHCA soon will launch its new 2020 PDPM Academy and the existing PDPM Academy resources will be archived and no longer updated at the end of 2019.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) updates, including news that all PDPM claims, including multiple Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) code claims, will now process. Members should submit all claims as quickly as possible to start the 14-day floor claims process.
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AHCA soon will launch its new 2020 PDPM Academy and the existing PDPM Academy resources will be archived and no longer updated at the end of 2019.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) news, including a webinar this Thursday, Nov. 21, a reminder to report any Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) miscommunication, as well as other resources.
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AHCA and IHCA are looking to 2020 and what can help members thrive during the first full year the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is in effect. AHCA soon will launch its new 2020 PDPM Academy and the existing PDPM Academy resources will be archived and no longer updated at the end of 2019.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise. The information collected will be used to develop future PDPM resources and tools, target advocacy with CMS and with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and inform dialogue with skilled nursing facility partners such as information technology vendors, hospital associations, physician associations, states and managed care plans.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) news from over the last week, including news that claims with single Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) codes are now being released for processing, a PDPM status update webinar this Thursday, Nov. 14, as well as other resources.
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Now that the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) system is in effect for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), AHCA and IHCA are looking to 2020 and what can help members thrive during the first full year PDPM is in effect. AHCA soon will launch its new 2020 PDPM Academy and the existing PDPM Academy resources will be archived and no longer updated at the end of 2019.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise. The information collected will be used to develop future PDPM resources and tools, target advocacy with CMS and with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and inform dialogue with skilled nursing facility partners such as information technology vendors, hospital associations, physician associations, states and managed care plans.
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IHCA and AHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) news from over the last week, including a claims processing update, a PDPM status update webinar this Thursday, Nov. 7, as well as other resources.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise. The information collected will be used to develop future PDPM resources and tools, target advocacy with CMS and with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and inform dialogue with skilled nursing facility partners such as information technology vendors, hospital associations, physician associations, states and managed care plans.
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AHCA and IHCA have compiled the latest Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) news from over the last week, including a claims processing update, news on Minimum Data Set (MDS) issues and updated resources from CMS and AHCA.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise. The information collected will be used to develop future PDPM resources and tools, target advocacy with CMS and with Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and inform dialogue with skilled nursing facility partners such as information technology vendors, hospital associations, physician associations, states and managed care plans.
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Long-term care facilities know how important it is to get the data correct the first time to ensure appropriate resident case-mix classification, patient care and to avoid “Return to Provider” notices when seeking reimbursement for the care provided. That's why online ICD-10 training is available to IHCA members to assist with coding in the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
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New Patient-Drive Payment Model (PDPM) resources include a live 90-minute PDPM transition webinar this Thursday, news on Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) claim payments, and how IHCA members can utilize AHCA PDPM resource navigators.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on your Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise.
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Last week, Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) sent out an Informational Letter (IL) regarding the technical requirements on the new Optional State Assessment (OSA) requirements. IHCA has provided a summary on these requirements. Members should pay close attention to this information.
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The skilled nursing facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) officially migrated to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and AHCA has been in regular contact with CMS at all levels. The latest PDPM news includes updates on PDPM software errors and three important manual updates.
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IHCA members can utilize AHCA Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) resource navigators, staff members trained specifically to help you find existing AHCA resources and guidance, as well as CMS resources and guidance. Members will receive a same-day response to questions and requests. If the question requires technical research or clarification from CMS, the PDPM resource navigator response will indicate additional research is needed to answer the question and provide a projected response date.
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IHCA and AHCA need your feedback on your Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise.
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IHCA and AHCA are working to keep members updated on important changes and challenges that arise regarding Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) implementation that began last Tuesday, Oct. 1. AHCA was informed last Monday that CMS has identified and is working to fix a new bug with the system.
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IHCA and AHCA need your help to report your Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise.
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To aid members with their specific Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) questions, AHCA offers an array of association-developed resources and tools, as well as direct links to CMS information. For additional assistance in locating and utilizing these resources, you may contact an AHCA PDPM resource navigator.
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To aid members with their specific Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) questions, AHCA offers an array of association-developed resources and tools, as well as direct links to CMS information. For additional assistance in locating and utilizing these resources, you may contact an AHCA PDPM resource navigator.
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On Sept. 24, 2019 the Department of Human Services (DHS) sent out Informational Letter 2049-MC-FFS Optional State Assessment (OSA) announcing that providers must complete the CMS OSA on any Medicare Part A patients who are on a skilled stay for 30 days or longer. IHCA received updated technical requirements on the new OSA requirements, and members should pay close attention to this information.
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IHCA and AHCA need your help to report your Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) transition and implementation experiences. IHCA members are encouraged to complete a member experience form every other week, or as issues arise.
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In order to continue providing up-to-date information and resources as CMS implements changes to PDPM, AHCA will be offering the 2020 PDPM Academy. The 2020 PDPM Academy will provide tools and resources to help members of the academy navigate challenges, incorporate changes and successfully operate under PDPM.
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IHCA, AHCA and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) have joined forces to give you access to ICD-10 training that will get your team ready for Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) implementation this week.
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Upon the upcoming implementation of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), CMS released the final version of the minimum data set (MDS) 3.0 resident assessment instrument (RAI) manual (version 1.17.1) last Wednesday. The 1,309-page document becomes effective on Oct. 1. The updates were anticipated and should not alarm providers. IHCA has outlined some of the key changes.
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The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) goes into effect next Wednesday, and IHCA and AHCA have continued to create resources to assist members with this change. AHCA's newest resources include a PDPM Health Insurance Prospective Payment System (HIPPS) toolkit, PDPM Grouper Version 2 and information on the updated MDS 3.0 RAI manual.
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