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The
RUG’s refinement seminar discusses the newly implemented changes
to the SNF RUG’s reimbursement system. Speaker to review criteria
for nine new RUG’s categories, strategies for rate preservation
and optimal reimbursement. In addition, this forum will provide audience
with current regulatory updates..
Recommended
Audience
Administrators, Nursing Management, Nursing Staff,
Therapy Management, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists,
Speech Pathologists, Marketing Management, Social Workers, Admissions
Directors, Business Office Managers and Hospital Discharge Planners.
Objectives
I. The learner will be able to identify nine new RUG’s
categories.
II. The learner will be able to identify criteria for nine new RUG’s
categories.
III. The learner will be able to identify case management strategies
for rate preservation.
Goals
This program will enable healthcare providers to provide quality healthcare
through an understanding of the Medicare Reimbursement system in a
skilled nursing facility.
Content
- Final Rule
7/29/05so
- New RUG’s
Categories
- Review of
Reimbursement History
- Case Mix Indexing
- Skilled Care
Criteria
- ARD Management
- ADL Coding
- Extensive
Category Review
- IV Fluids
- IV Meds
- Tracheostomy
- Ventilator
- Case Studies
- Case Management
Strategies
- Pre-Admission
Data
- Updates
- RAI Manual
- MDS
- Regulatory
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