by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | Compliance
The more time goes on, the more scrutiny healthcare is under. Documentation, billing, rules and regulations—when did healthcare divert the focus from patient care to regulatory obedience? In the area of therapy documentation, the pressure is on! There is so much...
by Gina Elkins | Friday, August 7, 2015 | Compliance
As of today, August 7, 2015 there are 54 days until ICD-10 is mandatory. Did you train your staff? If not, please don’t wait any longer! The time is NOW!! ICD-10 is not an easy transition for health care providers, coders, MDS Coordinators, and Business Office...
by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, July 7, 2015 | Compliance
We are now 86 days away from the implementation of ICD-10! Are you ready? If not, you do not have much time to waste. I do not think another pause is in our future, but you never know!! CMS and AMA Announcement ICD-10 training is imperative for MDS Coordinators,...
by Gina Elkins | Tuesday, June 16, 2015 | Compliance
Therapy documentation compliance requires close attention by the skilled nursing facility. Ensuring that your therapy documentation has met necessary regulatory guidelines is essential. In most cases, it is the responsibility of the therapy contract provider to...
by Gina Elkins | Thursday, May 14, 2015 | Compliance
May is a time for change….weather change that is! Good-bye cold weather and hello warmth and sunshine! What a wonderful time of the year! Just like the season changes, we find ourselves in a constant state of change in healthcare. One of the biggest changes is the...
by Gina Elkins | Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | Compliance
Skilled Nursing Facilities strive for quality of care, quality of life, helping residents return to the community and providing compassion for those who peacefully transition from this life. While our jobs can be hard, caregivers would agree that the real excitement...
