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DHS Submitting Proposal for New Financing Model for Medicare-Medicaid Enrollees
By Patti Cullen, CAE
DHS plans to file a letter of intent by October 1, 2011 to CMS to request to begin a demonstration that would significantly change the Minnesota Senior Health Options Program and form a new Medicare capitation model read more...
2012 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Applications Now Available!
By Doug Beardsley
Any facility that is a member in good standing of Care Providers of Minnesota and has not reached the gold level may apply for a 2012 AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award. Begin the process now, and download read more...
IMPORTANT NURSING FACILITY PAYMENT ISSUE! New Process for MA Single Room Payment Authorizations
By Todd Bergstrom
DHS requests that nursing facilities that receive payments for Medical Assistance clients residing in a single room due to medical necessity begin using two new forms intended to make the process more efficient and streamlined read more...
There Is Still Time to Register for the Billing Institute
By Cheryl Smith
The annual Billing Institute is just around the corner — September 13–14 — and a few spots still remain for this popular program. Greg Leahy, Cheryl Hennen, and Kim Brenne will cover revenue codes, cost reports, and more read more...
Legislative/On the Hill
Senator Franken Holds Open Listening Session
By Heidi Holste
Both Senator Franken and Congresswoman McCollum were clear in their support of programs for seniors and critical of plans that have come forward in recent months that would impact seniors. Now that Congress is in recess read more...
Impact of Special Session Legislation on Preliminary Proposed PACE Rates
By Patti Cullen, CAE
A summary of the rate changes enacted during the 2011 special session for current managed care programs is now available on the Minnesota PACE website. The rate changes are effective September 1, 2011 read more...
State News
Most Nursing Facility Rate Notices Posted to Provider Portal
By Todd Bergstrom
DHS informed Care Providers of Minnesota that most rate notices were posted to the nursing facility provider portal on August 31, 2011. For more information on the requirement to provide a 30-day notice to private pay residents read more...
Lieutenant Governor Announces “New” Service for Minnesota Seniors at the Senior LinkAge Line®
By Heidi Holste
Now when Minnesota seniors call the Senior LinkAge Line®: A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors, they will be connected to a live person who will help them with any government service related questions read more...
DHS Issues RFP for State Profile Tool Chapter on HCBS Quality Management
By Patti Cullen, CAE
DHS is requesting proposals to develop an additional chapter for the Minnesota State Profile Tool that describes and assesses the state’s quality management system across the HCBS system (i.e., SPT Quality Chapter) read more...
Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
By Heidi Holste
To be eligible, a prospective participant must submit an application to the ORHPC, during the application cycle of July 1–December 1, while completing their final year of a licensure-preparing LPN or RN nurse read more...
National News
Medicare Updates on Enrollment for Individuals and Providers
By Toby Pearson
October 15, 2011–December 7, 2011 marks the fall open enrollment period for Medicare, with January 1, 2012 being the start date for coverage if one switches or joins a plan. CMS will contact read more...
Health Care Reform
CLASS Implementation Likely Delayed Until 2013
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Under the health care law, CLASS is slated to begin collecting premiums in 2012. But CBO said that "based on the pace of implementation actions thus far," it doesn’t expect the program to start taking in read more...
Housing, Home and Community-Based Services
DHS Clarifies That Managed Care for People with Disabilities Will Not Include Waiver Services
By Phil Manz
DHS indicated that special needs basic care does not include home- and community-based services provided under the community alternative care, brain injury, developmental disabilities, or read more...
Foundation
Gear Up for Back to School — Deadline Coming Up Quickly
By Patti Cullen, CAE
We invite you to consider thoughtfully yourself — or a colleague — as a candidate for the Leading4Life program. We believe that the personal and professional benefits for individuals are HUGE read more...
Education
Sign Up Today for Next Week’s Webinars
By Cheryl Smith
Members can register now to attend one or both of next week's webinars. Remember that we now offer CEUs for webinars, but you must select the CEU registration option to receive them, and only one person read more...
36th Annual Minnesota Health Care Engineers Seminar on September 14, 15, and 16, 2011
By Doug Beardsley
The 36th Annual Minnesota Health Care Engineers Seminar will provide a forum to update and improve technical and management skills, and assist in understanding the latest code requirements read more...
Associate Member News
Welcome New Business Members
By Cyndi Spencer
Care Providers of Minnesota is pleased to welcome our newest associate members, Bluestone Physician Services, Gentell, SimplexGrinnell LP, and Studio 78. Look first to our business partners when read more...
Associate Member Profiles
Silverchair Included in Inc. Magazine’s Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
By Doug Beardsley
Inc. magazine has ranked Silverchair Holdings, Inc. number 1992 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Our Service Corporation has read more...
Member Resources
Guide to Minnesota Class F Home Care Provider Rules
By Todd Bergstrom
Electronic copies of the forms are included on a CD. The guide also includes a comprehensive appendix with relevant statutes, rules, and guidelines. To learn more about the guide, view a webinar read more...
Clinical Matters
Recall of H&P Industries Povidone Iodine Swabsticks, Prep Solutions, Scrub Solutions, and Prep Gel Products
By Doug Beardsley
H & P Industries and the FDA have notified health professionals and the public of a recall of all lots of Povidone iodine swabsticks, prep solutions, scrub solutions, and prep gel. These products were read more...
Free Learning Sessions Available on Navigating Care Transitions
By Patti Cullen, CAE
The Care Transitions National Coordinating Center will host learning sessions twice per month to provide information and best practices on navigating care transitions to providers, quality improvement read more...
Legal Trends
Reminder: Providers Must Check Exclusion Status of Employees and Vendors
By Toby Pearson
This is a reminder that providers may face monetary penalties if they employ or conduct business with individuals or entities that are excluded from participation in federal health care programs read more...
FYI Corner
Notice of Death of Long-Time Administrator of Walker Nursing Home
By Patti Cullen, CAE
Shirley Ann Ziegler, 79, of Walker, Minnesota passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 at North Country Hospital in Bemidji. Shirley was active in Association events during her long tenure at Woodrest read more...
Association Office Closed for Labor Day
By Rachel David
The Care Providers of Minnesota office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for the Labor Day holiday read more...
Education & Events Calendar
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Sep. 7 |
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Sep. 8 |
F-329 Unnecessary Medications: Nursing Facility Survey Success Webinar |
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Sep. 9 |
Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting |
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Sep. 11-17 |
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Sep. 13-14 |
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Sep. 18-21 |
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National Assisted Living Week
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Sep. 27-28 |
Managing Your Nursing Practice in Assisted Living & Senior Housing, Part I |
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Oct. 27-28 |
Managing Your Nursing Practice in Assisted Living & Senior Housing, Part II |
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Nov. 14-16 |
Care Providers of Minnesota Convention & Expo |
For a full list of scheduled events and committee meetings, visit our online calendar.
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