The Division of Medicaid Services (DMS) has expressed their intent to begin reducing rates, by 25%, beginning on September 1
st for facilities who have not yet submitted the newly required checklist items.
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Effective July 1, 2023, the Specialized Psychiatric Rehabilitative Services (SPRS) reimbursement rate increased from $23.39 to $24.19 per resident day. This supplemental payment is available to skilled nursing facilities that provide SPRS to residents determined to have a mental illness by a level II PASRR evaluation. This updated rate is for all Medicaid-certified nursing homes and professionals who work in the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to continue the tradition of celebrating the amazing work and steadfast dedication of Wisconsin’s long-term care providers with the 2023 Shining Star Awards. Shining Stars will be awarded in the following categories: Leadership, Director of Nursing, Direct Caregiver, and Support Staff. Submit your Shining Star nominations by September 15. All members and partners are encouraged to submit nominations under any category and multiple nominations from a facility are welcomed!
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The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program team announced that the 2024 National Quality Award Intent to Apply (ITA) is now open! Applicants who plan to apply for a National Quality Award in 2024 are encouraged to submit an ITA
before the deadline on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
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