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ILs and PLs: Required Base Wage, CMS Survey 27 Aug 2013 | 05:39 pm
DADS released four information letters and two provider letters. NF: A review of the medical necessity determinations revealed errors. DADS identified the accuracy of assessment data drawn from the ...
DADS News Alerts: 9/9 Webinar, 10/8 Meeting, Save-the-dates 26 Aug 2013 | 06:02 pm
– The next enrollment training for entities interested in becoming a Financial Management Services Agency will be held October 16-18, 2013 at the William B. Travis State Office Building, Room 1-111, ...
LTC News: Electronic Health Records, Physicians 21 Aug 2013 | 07:00 pm
– “Long-term care providers shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions and drive the conversation with vendors when purchasing an electronic health record system, according to an industry expert.” – McKnig...
IL and PLs: Aging in Place, Nursing Changes 20 Aug 2013 | 04:25 pm
DADS released a provider letter and an information/provider letter. AL: DADS advised providers that the required AL disclosure forms have been updated to include language about aging in place. (Lett...
Texas Register Updates: Contract Award, Nursing Changes 19 Aug 2013 | 05:56 pm
The following information was obtained from the August 16 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notices DADS published this notice of an emergency waiver and consulting contract award. McKesson Health...
DADS News Alerts: 9/17, 9/24 Meetings 15 Aug 2013 | 07:12 pm
– The State Supported Living Centers invited comments on new Draft of Policy #055 (PDF), Use of Protective Devices. Please address comments and questions to Eric Moorad, Policy/Rules Coordinator, at ...
ILs and PLs: FY2013 Closeout Cutoffs, Nursing Services 13 Aug 2013 | 09:48 pm
DADS released four information letters and two provider letters. Fiscal Year 2013 Cutoff Dates for Year-end Closeout Processing for Community/State (Service Group 5) ICF/ID Fiscal Year 2013 Cutoff D...
Texas Register Updates: 8/20 Hearing, Nursing Changes 12 Aug 2013 | 07:35 pm
The following information was obtained from the August 9 issue of the Texas Register. Public Notice and Hearing HHSC is accepting applications for representatives to serve on the Texas Nonprofit Cou...
Nursing Facility News 6 Aug 2013 | 05:58 pm
– “Hospice workers who provide care for residents of skilled nursing facilities will have to provide more detailed claim data starting next year, according to recently released requirements from the ...
DADS News Alerts: MDCP Manual, MG7101-03 Report Mailing 5 Aug 2013 | 09:22 pm
– HHSC proposed to amend §48.8902, Provider Qualifications and §48.8903, Substitute Provider Qualifications; in Chapter 48, Community Care for Aged and Disabled. – DADS will no longer produce or ma...
