A provider education article on the home health/nurse practitioner waiver for the Total Cost of Care Model is now available. Visit the CMS website to review it.
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Guidance on the Maryland Home Health/NP Waiver Available
Join Us at the 2019 Taste of Senior Living
There are limited spaces left for both attendees and competing chef tables at this year's Taste of Senior Living event. Don't miss this amazing event - register today!
New CMS Rules Put Residents First
CMS announced two rules – one proposed and one final – that emphasize the agency’s commitment to ensuring safety and quality in nursing homes. Read about them in the Federal Register.
J.D. Power Announces Alliance with LifeSpan
On June 6, 2019, national industry leader J.D. Power announced its alliance with LifeSpan to offer discounted Senior Living Community certifications. Read the press release here.
RAI manual for PDPM training released
CMS posted an early release of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17. The much-anticipated draft document spells out many requirements that operators will need to follow when the Patient-Driven Payment Model takes effect October 1. See it here.
Behavioral Health in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Services designed for individuals with behavioral health needs may lack expertise and skills to support individuals as they age. Likewise, services designed for older adults may lack knowledge and expertise in behavioral health. This project was designed to bridge the gap between those systems of care.
Executive Leadership Institute
LifeSpan Network and The Beacon Institute have launched the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), a series of courses designed to address issues for current and emerging leaders in the senior services fields. Learn more about how you can benefit from this training.
PDPM Bootcamp Available
The new Medicare Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) begins October 1, 2019. The Beacon Institute will hold a 2-part PDPM Bootcamp, offering a full day in-person or live stream workshop, followed by a 14-part deep-dive live webinar series to address critical information your interdisciplinary team will need to know. Learn more or register.
DC PACE Program RFP Coming
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is coming to the District of Columbia. The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) will hold a pre-solicitation conference to answer questions from interested providers before the release of the Request for Proposals. Learn how you can participate.
The Role of Hospice and Homecare in Emergency Preparedness
Recent events are changing the notion that hospice and homecare do not have a role in emergency preparedness. Read on to learn about their evolving role.