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Medicare Program for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Product Description
This class is designed for those without prior knowledge of SNF Medicare or for those who would like a more comprehensive understanding of the program requirements. The course includes learning about Medicare regulatory requirements as well as best practices for successful management of the Medicare program in a SNF. The following topics are included in the class.
Medicare Program requirements
- The Medicare Program and its parts
- Technical and clinical eligibility
- Medicare Benefit Periods
- SNF Level of Care Criteria
- Documentation of certification and beneficiary notices
Medicare PPS Reimbursement system
- Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
- MDS related to PDPM
- Diagnosis management related to PDPM
- Value Based Purchasing
- SNF Quality Reporting Program
Medicare Advantage Plans
- Understanding contract requirements
- Case management
The IDT Process
- Suggested discipline-specific documentation content
- Care plans
- The Medicare Meeting
Alternative Payment Programs
- CMS Objectives
- Examples of current programs
- The future of Medicare payment
Downloadable Medicare Reimbursement Resource Manual included.