- THCA

Volume XXX, Number 9
September 2015

NF Utilization Review Meeting Slated for September 14 in Austin

The OIG and DADS host quarterly open meetings with open dialogue between the OIG/UR, DADS, and the Attendees. Please share information about the next meeting with appropriate staff.

Nursing facility providers are invited to the quarterly Nursing Facility Utilization Review (NFUR) stakeholder’s meeting on September 14, 2015, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG’s) building (11501 Burnet Road, Austin – IBM Complex, Broadmoor Bldg. #902, Westage Conference Rooms 212 and 213).

The meeting is designed to promote an exchange and dialogue regarding nursing facility reviews between and among the attendees. The NFUR meets periodically to discuss nursing facility reviews and to obtain stakeholder input. These discussions are for informational purposes only and are not binding the OIG and DADS or its representatives. Beginning September 7, CLICK HERE to see the agenda for the meeting on the OIG Website.

Dorothy Crawford, THCA
dcrawford@txhca.org

President’s Report

President’s Report

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Legislative Update

September Brings New Laws in Texas

THCA Submits Interim Study Requests

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Commitment to Care

Member Update: THCA Commitment to Care (C to C) Stakeholders August Meeting

DADS Webinar – Update of Quality Concerns in Dementia Care – Why Doctors Should Rarely Prescribe Antipsychotics in Texas Nursing Homes

If you have any questions about the THCA C to C Initiative or would like to share your facilities successes please contact me at gbwilliams@txhca.org or call (512) 458-1257.

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State News

HHSC Developing Quality Incentive Payment Program

THCA analysis of survey activity and deficiencies – 3rd quarter FY 2015

NF Utilization Review Meeting Slated for September 14 in Austin

DADS Issues Provider Letter 15-19: Bond/Letter of Credit Requirement for Applicants
Granted Medicaid Bed Waivers

DADS Extends Deadline for Nursing Facility Quality Review

United Health Care’s Electronic Payment System

September is Preparedness Month in Texas

Don’t Miss the 2015 Texas Culture Change Coalition Conference

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National News

Your Immediate Action is Needed – Take Action Now!
Comments needed on CMS Proposed Rule on Requirements of Participation

CMS Approves FY 2016 Medicare Rates

Electronic Staffing Data Submission PBJ Update

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Announcements & Recognitions

THCA’s 65th Annual
Convention and Trade Show

THCA 65-01

Official Convention Sponsor

THCA Award Presentation Schedule at THCA 65th Annual Convention & Trade Show

Exhibitors Signed Up for Trade Show

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AHCA/NCAL 66th Annual
Convention & Expo
October 4-7, 2015
San Antonio, Texas
www.AHCAconvention.org

Our Great State of Texas is the host state for the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo, October 4-7, 2015! Experience the National Conference right here in our home state!

Pre-Registration Rate available until September 9, 2015

Onsite Registration Rate available September 10, 2015 -October 7, 2015

Hotel Reservation Deadline – September 9, 2015