In this quarter’s Provider Playbook, we analyze solutions that empower long-term care operators to better handle staffing issues. This includes looking at ways to better manage cash that will be needed to react to announced Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) initiatives to require minimum staffing levels in nursing homes.

Yogi Berra is famous for saying quotes that sometimes we didn’t understand. And one of the things that he said was: If you see a fork in the road, take it. Now. I’m not sure what that means. I don’t even know if he knew what that meant, but I think I’m going to take ... It Ain’t Over ‘Til its Covered – Medicare Advantage and COVID-19

Are Prior Authorizations for Skilled Nursing Really Necessary? What Covid19 Has Taught Us Due to the Covid19 pandemic, many insurers waived the need for the initial prior authorizations for patients at skilled nursing facilities, which has us questioning, were these  auths really beneficial in the first place? Watch Steve Shain, COO of LTC Contracting, discuss prior ... Are Prior Authorizations for Skilled Nursing Really Necessary? What COVID-19 Has Taught Us

  These 3 Common Healthcare Admissions Mistakes May Be Occurring Daily in Your Skilled Nursing Facility:   1. “Skilled” Patients Being Admitted as “Custodial” Following a Hospital Stay   When the hospital needs to authorize the return of a previous resident of your facility, you may feel that you should do whatever it takes to ... 3 Common Healthcare Admissions Mistakes

How a SNF Change of Ownership Affects Medicare/Medicaid Billing   You recently acquired a skilled nursing home where rehab and/or nursing services are provided. Here’s what you need to know about how this will affect your reimbursement with Medicare and Medicaid during Change of Ownership (CHOW). Nursing homes that recently changed SNF management should be aware ... How a SNF Change of Ownership Affects Medicare/Medicaid Billing

NJAMHAA Winter 2020 News Council Members help Strengthen (Mental Health) Providers’ Businesses   LTC Contracting   The LTC Contracting staff guides mental health providers through licensure and business setup procedures and ensures compliance with all regulations, whether the providers are opening new organizations or adding new service lines to their existing businesses. “We have helped ... LTC Contracting Helps Strengthen Providers’ Businesses; NJAMHAA