Secretary-Designee Andrea Palm, Medicaid Director Jim Jones and other Wisconsin Department of Health Services officials presented to the Joint Finance Committee during a series of agency briefings on Wednesday this week.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported to the Joint Finance Committee that $233.9 million less than what was budgeted for the program was not spent on the Medicaid program. WHCA/WiCAL has learned that nursing facilities make up $25.1 million GPR ($55.3 million all funds) of the funding that is being lapsed back into the Medicaid program.
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The Wisconsin State Legislature's powerful budget-writing Joint Finance Committee announced Thursday it will hold four public hearings in April -- including the first one on Friday, April 5 in Janesville.
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Democratic legislators have reintroduced legislation to provide additional funding to CNA candidates and CNAs
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On Oct. 1, 2019 reimbursement for therapy in skilled nursing facilities will go through a fundamental change in how nursing facilities are paid for therapy services and the costs affecting the care of resident. Is your facility ready for that change?
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Join us in Washington, D.C. on June 3-4, 2019 for an invaluable opportunity to speak your mind. Congressional Briefing offers you the chance to meet with your Members of Congress face to face, network with your colleagues, get an update on what’s happening on the Hill, and hear from terrific speakers.
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The Center for Medicare Advocacy released a March 28, 2019, press statement titled, “Court Denies All Government Motions in Class Action Seeking Appeal Right for Medicare Beneficiaries on ‘Observation Status.’”
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The transition to a new partner for PASRR Level II screens is complete. MAXIMUS Health Services began serving Wisconsin March 1, 2019.
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In an article written by Patrick Connole from the Provider Daily, he outlines the HUD 232 program.
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The National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) 2019 Toolkit is now available online
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Know an outstanding assisted living nurse or executive director? Last year, did your community create the best National Assisted Living Week® programming based on the "Capture the Moment" theme? Or maybe there is an unlicensed caregiver or someone in the dietary, housekeeping, or maintenance departments who goes above and beyond the call of duty? If you answered yes, then check out NCAL’s 2019 Awards Program.
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In an article written by Dan Ciolek, Associate Vice President, Therapy Advocacy, for the American Health Care Association, he outlines the changes to Medicare Part A services under PDPM
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You are invited to attend a public forum on April 10, 2019, about the upcoming federally mandated Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirement. This forum will be hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) received a third temporary extension from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the SeniorCare waiver until April 30, 2019, as CMS finalizes its review of the application for a long-term extension.
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In an article written by Patrick Connole for the Provider Daily, he discusses the improvement of the CareForTheAging.org website.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to welcome our newest member facilities, Tudor Oaks Retirement Community, a skilled nursing facility, and Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community, a community-based residential facility, located in Milwaukee!
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to announce the launch of a Leadership Academy designed to provide a customized approach to leadership development for post-acute and long-term care.
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The 57th Annual WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference and Expo is great for networking and having a little fun!
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The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) will present its next free online OASIS educational venue to help Wisconsin Home Health Agencies (HHAs) remain current with evolving OASIS information, and will be focused specifically on the OASIS-D dataset guidelines.
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