Demystifying MA Medicaid PDPM: Case Mix Management Strategies Unveiled

Demystifying MA Medicaid PDPM: Case Mix Management Strategies Unveiled

Friday, May 17, 2024

1:00pm – 2:00pm

WEBINAR

Seminar Description:

In October 2023, Massachusetts made a significant shift from MMQ to PDPM for nursing home Medicaid reimbursement, and some facilities have struggled due to the complexity of PDPM.  Join us as we delve into the intricacies of MA Medicaid PDPM, shedding light on effective case-mix management strategies. Discover how to navigate the complexities of reimbursement under PDPM while maximizing resources and ensuring optimal resident care. Our presenter will unveil proven techniques to manage case-mix effectively and highlight some recent audit issues.  Attendees will gain invaluable insights into MDS coding documentation best practices following the shift to PDPM.  Don't miss this opportunity to demystify MA Medicaid PDPM while ensuring accuracy and improving case-mix performance.

Objectives:

1. Identify key MDS components of MA Medicaid PDPM case mix and how they contribute to reimbursement
2. Explore methods for accurately capturing acuity for Medicaid reimbursement through effective case mix management.
3. List regulatory considerations and compliance requirements related to Medicaid PDPM case mix
4. Learn how to leverage technology and data analytics to streamline Medicaid PDPM case mix management processes.

Presenter:

Alicia Cantinieri, Senior Vice President of Clinical Policy and Education, Zimmet Health Care Services Group

Target Audience: Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Nursing Clinical Reimbursement Managers, Corporate Compliance staff, and Chief Financial Officers

Fees: (Must be paid in full prior to attending seminar)

$50 per person - Mass Senior Care Members       

$100 per person - Non-Members

CEUs: 1.0

The Massachusetts Senior Care Association has qualified for “deemed status #NH-09015-007” from the Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators for Administrators. This program also meets continuing education requirements for Nurses in Massachusetts. All paid attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. 

Cancellation Policy:

Mass Senior Care must be notified in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the seminar for a refund, minus a $25 processing fee, which will be refunded in the manner in which the payment was made. “No Show” attendees will be billed at the full registration fee. Cancellations should be emailed to info@maseniorcare.org.