Volume XXXI, Number 6
June 2016

Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Goes Live on July 1

Staffing Data Submission Reminder:  Electronic submission of staffing data through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) is required of all Long Term Care Facilities in 2016. July 1 begins the first date of data collection. You will have up to 45 days to submit data from July 1, 2016-September 30, 2016. The last day to submit data for the quarter is November 14, 2016. ALL nursing homes are encouraged to register to submit data to prepare to meet this requirement and maintain compliance.

CLICK HERE to go to the PBJ page on the CMS website.

President’s Report

• President’s Report – June 2016

 Legislative Update

• THCA PAC Backed Candidates Roll In Runoffs

• Texans Descend on U.S. Capitol for Congressional Briefing

Commitment to Care

• This month’s Commitment to Care (C to C) THCA is highlighting Alternative Payment Models under Managed Care

• Member Alert:  PASRR – DADS regulatory is actively enforcing PASRR documentation requirements regarding IDT meetings and their entry into the Portal

• Provider Letter No. 16-17 — Supporting Physician Documentation

• Building Prevention into Every Day Practice: Framework for Successful Clinical Outcomes Series – Part 2 of a 13 part series

• Register Now for the 2016 Geriatric Symposium

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If you have any questions about the THCA Commitment to Care Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact Gloria Bean-Williams by email or call (512) 458-1257.

State / THCA News

• URGENT: Action Required Today

• THCA Meets with Superior HealthPlan on Payment Issues

• New PEPPER Report Available

• THCA analysis of survey activity and deficiencies – 2nd quarter FY 2016

• DADS Issued a Provider Alert: Take These Precautions When Transporting People during Hot Weather

National / AHCA News

• Nursing Home Enforcement Information

• Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Goes Live on July 1

Announcements & Recognition

• Announcements/Recognition – June 2016

THCAPAC

• THCAPAC News – June 2016

Associate Business Member News

• Associate Business Member News – June 2016

 Region News

• Region News – June 2016

Education

• THCA Education Foundation News – June 2016

Calendar

• June 2016
• July 2016