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Originally published in NADONA's The Director Quarterly Journal, Winter 2025 Issue. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publishes the Accident Critical Element Pathway to guide surveyors and facilities in identifying accident risks and implementing necessary interventions. Falls consistently rank among the top ten deficiencies cited during surveys. The Accident Critical Element Pathway aligns with regulations 483.25(d)(1), which mandates an environment free from hazards, and 483.25(d)(2), which requires adequate supervision and the use of assistive devices. As part of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA), CMS is required to withhold 2% of Medicare fee-for-service Part A...read more

Originally published by Provider Magazine on January 9, 2025. CMS is pushing for providers to make the switch from fee-for-service into value-based care by the end of the decade. Dr. Scott Rifkin, founder of Real Time Medical Systems, explains how providers can reduce hospitalizations and share in the savings of value-based care. complete the following form to ACCESS THE INTERVIEW: [gravityform id="119" title="true" description="true"]

This article is sponsored by Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time). In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Phyllis Wojtusik, RN, Real Time’s EVP of Health System Solutions, to discuss the shifting skilled nursing payment landscape and how partnering with multiple Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) can help providers navigate it. Phyllis outlines the steps SNFs can take to identify the best ACO partner for their organization. She also provides key strategies that SNFs can leverage to collaborate with ACOs and drive quality care and improved patient outcomes moving forward. Skilled Nursing News: What life and career experiences do...read more

This podcast explores the evolving landscape of Medicare beneficiaries and post-acute care, diving into the critical role of outcomes in negotiating contract metrics and fostering payer-provider collaboration. We unpack how payers can integrate post-acute care into their contracting strategies and leverage key clinical and financial reporting to enhance performance. With insights on the importance of partnerships, care management, and engagement, this discussion offers actionable strategies for driving success in post-acute care networks and achieving value-based outcomes. Guest Speakers Phyllis Wojtusik, RN, EVP, Value-Based Care, Real Time Medical Systems Kristen Klopp, RN, Network Program Manager, Real Time Medical Systems complete the...read more