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The Latest on PDPM
5/10/2019
Have you heard the latest on PDPM from CMS? CMS recently spoke to SNFs in St. Louis on May 7-8, 2019 on MDS 3.0, QRP and PDPM and we were there to bring you the latest!
Submission Deadlines for FRVS Survey Data
4/29/2019
DUE APRIL 30, 2019: Submission of updated FRVS survey data to AHCA. The FRVS survey data will be used to calculate your 10/01/2019 FRVS rate.
Saltmarsh Featured Speakers on BDO Monthly Healthcare Call
11/30/2018
On November 14, 2018, our very own Claudia Reingruber and Andrew Kent had the privilege to present at BDO's monthly Alliance Healthcare Calls.
The Value of Mentoring: Reflections, Relationships and Rewards
11/29/2018
Whether officially or unofficially, we’ve all had someone provide us mentorship in our lives. A mentor is simply defined as, “An experienced and trusted advisor,” and a mentee is the one being advised. We are committed to preparing the future generations at Saltmarsh by strengthening their personal and professional development, community engagement, and firm knowledge.
How to Improve Your Quality Component Scoring
9/6/2018
Make sure that you are taking steps to maximize your Quality Points and the Quality-based component of your Medicaid rate!
Recent Improvements to Hospice Notice of Election (NOE)
6/21/2018
Good news! New improvements have been made to the Hospice Notice of Election (NOE). Things are changing, so learn how the new procedures work by reading the full article.
Don't Fall Victim to Cyber Crime!Protect Your Personal Information
4/26/2018
You are driving to a meeting with a new prospective client. Your boss calls and needs those reports for her meeting that starts in 10 minutes. Whipping into the local coffee shop with free wi-fi, you can shoot those reports out, buy a round of lattes for the meeting and still make it on time. Out comes the laptop as you find a small table in the corner, and you connect to the CoffeeShoppe_Guest wireless network. The New Email button is clicked, the reports are attached, you add the recipient and click Send.
But, did you just expose your personal information? Will you be a victim of cyber crime? The most frequent target for cyber criminals is personal information.
Submission Deadlines: FRVS Survey Data
4/4/2018
DUE APRIL 30, 2018: Submission of updated FRVS survey data to AHCA. The FRVS survey data will be used to calculate your 10/01/2018 FRVS rate.
Industry Check-Up: How New Accounting Standards Will Impact Healthcare
3/22/2018
Some of the most significant accounting changes in recent years are right around the corner. Two new standards will have a great impact on healthcare and other entities: revenue recognition and lease standards.
New Requirements for SNF ABNs
2/6/2018
Effective May 7, 2018: New version of the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF ABN) is mandated - Form CMS-10055 (2018). CMS is encouraging earlier implementation.
New Medicare Cards Required to Fight Identity Theft
2/2/2018
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 requires all Social Security Numbers (SSNs) to be removed from all Medicare cards by April 2019. A new Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) will replace the SSN-based Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) on the new Medicare cards.
Conference Prep: Don't Forget Networking Opportunities
10/26/2017
Seasoned conference pros know that every conference is an opportunity to network, whether you go to attend, exhibit, or both. Here are some networking tips to consider before, during, and after the conference.
New Technical Corrections to SNF RUG Rates Published for FY 2018
10/17/2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a technical correction to the SNF RUG rates for FY 2018, effective 10/1/2017.
Interim Rate Adjustments for Skilled Nursing Facilities after Irma
10/2/2017
Will you be getting a bump in your SNF Medicaid rate to cover costs incurred in preparation for or recovery after Irma? Learn more about how to qualify for an interim rate adjustment for your SNF.
New Waivers Regarding Care Issued by Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Following Hurricane Irma
9/25/2017
The Reingruber ALERT provides insights from advisors serving the post-acute healthcare community. Learn more about the new waivers authorized by the administrator of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) following Hurricane Irma.
Governor Scott Issues New Emergency Rules for Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes Following Hurricane Irma
9/20/2017
The Reingruber ALERT provides insights from advisors serving the post-acute healthcare community. Learn more about the effects of Hurricane Irma on new emergency rules, tax relief measures, and business interruption loss claims.
Navigating the Social Workplace
7/20/2017
Social media platforms are legitimate business tools; therefore, companies must place a high priority on developing social media etiquette. Participating on your company’s social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, blogs, LinkedIn, etc) can benefit both you and your company.
Here are some things to consider when you participate on your company’s social media platforms.
Working Remotely: Perks & Pitfalls
6/14/2017
So you want to work remotely? Being able to work from home, out of the office, or off the job site sounds like a great idea, and it can be! But like anything else, it comes with unique perks and pitfalls of which you need to be aware. Here are a few simple “Do”s and “Don’t”s to aid in your decision to work remotely and help you become successful at it.
4 Reasons Why Your Start-Up Needs a CPA
5/25/2017
Accounting is the language of business. You have probably heard this phrase before. But what if you aren’t fluent? Should you be spending hours and days learning a new language when you are launching a new business? Not at all! Let a CPA help you.
Is It Time for a Full-Time CFO?
11/11/2016
Personnel and staffing issues often weigh heavily on a business owner’s mind. It’s important, of course, to have the right people in the right jobs, but executive hiring decisions aren’t always easy.
Word to the Wise: How Will New Overtime Rules Affect Your Business?
9/5/2016
The Department of Labor recently published new overtime and worker classification changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which will impact more than 4 million workers and their employers.
Health Care Law: Tax Considerations for Employers with Fewer than 50 Employees
12/28/2015
This article reviews the portions of the Affordable Care Act that is only applicable for small employers.
Resources to Help Your Business Adapt to the New Health Care Law
9/30/2015
The IRS has updated the ACA Information Center for Applicable Large Employers page on their website. They have added valuable information and resources that explain how the new health care law can affect businesses of all sizes, especially if your business is considered an applicable large employer (ALE).
How Might Healthcare Reform Affect Your Construction Clients?
1/6/2014
After more than three years of uncertainty, including a Supreme Court decision upholding its constitutionality, the implementation date for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ACA) is almost here...
Medicare Two Midnight Rule Enforcement Relaxed
10/18/2013
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will ease enforcement of the “two-midnight rule” through December 31 of this year...
Past Posts By Category
- The Latest on PDPM
- Submission Deadlines for FRVS Survey Data
- Saltmarsh Featured Speakers on BDO Monthly Healthcare Call
- The Value of Mentoring: Reflections, Relationships and Rewards
- How to Improve Your Quality Component Scoring
- Recent Improvements to Hospice Notice of Election (NOE)
- Don't Fall Victim to Cyber Crime!
- Submission Deadlines: FRVS Survey Data
- Industry Check-Up: How New Accounting Standards Will Impact Healthcare
- New Requirements for SNF ABNs
- New Medicare Cards Required to Fight Identity Theft
- Conference Prep: Don't Forget Networking Opportunities
- New Technical Corrections to SNF RUG Rates Published for FY 2018
- Interim Rate Adjustments for Skilled Nursing Facilities after Irma
- New Waivers Regarding Care Issued by Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Following Hurricane Irma
- Governor Scott Issues New Emergency Rules for Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes Following Hurricane Irma
- Navigating the Social Workplace
- Working Remotely: Perks & Pitfalls
- 4 Reasons Why Your Start-Up Needs a CPA
- Is It Time for a Full-Time CFO?
- Word to the Wise: How Will New Overtime Rules Affect Your Business?
- Health Care Law: Tax Considerations for Employers with Fewer than 50 Employees
- Resources to Help Your Business Adapt to the New Health Care Law
- How Might Healthcare Reform Affect Your Construction Clients?
- Medicare Two Midnight Rule Enforcement Relaxed
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