Your Facility Received a CMS Non-Compliance Letter. Now What?
When a CMS non-compliance letter arrives, the immediate priority is usually correcting the issue. But the bigger opportunity is understanding what allowed it to happen in the first place. CMS issued FY 2027 Annual Payment Update non-compliance letters on August 5. The update identifies influenza vaccination reporting, healthcare personnel COVID-19 vaccination reporting and an MDS submission rate below 90% among the areas associated with the letters. Providers should check the
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Appendix D of the RAI Manual: Increasing the Resident’s Voice and Why It Matters
Explore Appendix D of the RAI Manual and how resident interviews can strengthen MDS assessment, care planning and person-centered care.
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Top ICD-10 Coding Mistakes That Trigger Denials
Accurate ICD-10 coding depends on complete documentation, correct code selection, and consistent application of official guidance.
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SNF PEPPER Reports Are Available
CMS has released the FY 2025 PEPPER for skilled nursing facilities. Learn how to review outliers, assess billing patterns and use findings to guide audits.
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