The Next Phase of the AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative On March 13, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced new goals as part of its nationwide, multi-year … + Read More
Medicaid claims must contain the NPI of the ordering, prescribing, or referring physician or other professional Physicians that order, prescribe, or refer for Medicaid residents must be enrolled in the … + Read More
New MCO Credentialing Requirements Effective April 1, 2018 Credentialing Standards The MCO must ensure and maintain documentation showing that the NF meets the following STAR+PLUS NF credentialing standards listed in … + Read More
Information from: Critical Infrastructure Protection Program, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cip@hhs.gov In light of the multiple package detonations … + Read More
Increase in Unannounced Department of Labor Visits Adam Dougherty an attorney with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart regarding increased Department of Labor visits. He reports that they have observed … + Read More
HHSC Abuse and Neglect Provider Letter It has come to THCA’s attention that two versions of HHSC Provider Letter 17-18 were posted on the agency’s website. The provider letter is … + Read More
FREE Training for NFs – Handfeeding Techniques for Nursing Facility Residents HHSC is opening the Handfeeding Techniques for Nursing Facility Residents train-the-trainer program to an additional 20 nursing facilities. Each … + Read More
Recognize Outstanding Texas Nursing Staff in Long Term Care Settings The Center for Excellence in Long Term Care is seeking nominations for the Nursing At Its Best award and will … + Read More
