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Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/physician-fee-schedule-cy-2024) [ March 19, 2024 ## Data-Driven Decision Making in Healthcare Part I: Top 6 Reasons Why Data Driven Data-Driven Decision Making in Healthcare Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/data-driven-decision-making-in-healthcare-part-i-top-6-reasons-why-data-driven) [ January 10, 2024 ## Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication: Assessment Skills Matter in All Aspects of Healthcare The statement that "body language is 70% of communication", which I say regularly, is a commonly cited but debated statistic, as the actual percentage can vary depending on the context and ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/body-language-and-non-verbal-communication-assessment-skills-matter-in-all-aspects-of-healthcare) [ December 13, 2023 ## Confidential Feedback Reports SNF VBP - Top 6 Things to Know 1.) Available: Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/confidential-feedback-reports-snf-vbp-top-6-things-to-know) [ December 6, 2023 ## MDS Errata V3.01.4 for MDS 3.0-V3.01.1 Data Submission Specifications 11.21.2023 Top 4 Things To Know MDS Errata History attached and summary below ~ 8.15.2023 Issues 01-19 added. ~ 9.13.2023 Issues 20 -23 added. ~ 11.21.2023 Issues 24-29 added. Six issues added to the latest Errata document that CMS ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/mds-errata-v3.01.4-for-mds-3.0-v3.01.1-data-submission-specifications-11.21.2023-top-4-things-to-know) [ November 30, 2023 ## Massachusetts Medicaid PDPM Reimbursement Top 6 Tips Internally audit and monitor the whole house and determine if the OBRA MDS is accurately reflecting the Medicaid PDPM level. Implement Triple Check Meeting for Medicaid PDPM patients only. Track ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/massachusetts-medicaid-pdpm-reimbursement-top-6-tips) [ November 21, 2023 ## MDS FY2024 Top 11 Things to Know Navigating the Seas of Change: MDS Changes in LTC for FY 2024 Change is the only constant, and in the dynamic landscape of the Long-Term Care (LTC) industry, adaptation is key to providing quality ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/mds-fy2024-top-11-things-to-know) [ November 3, 2023 ## 14 Point Checklist Coercive Control 1. Violent Threats Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/what-is-coercive-control) [ July 26, 2021 ## Therapeutic Pass, Home Visit, LOA, And Midnight Rule To Know Through our national medical record reviews, Kris B Harmony finds that Medicare Part A patients may be erroneously prevented from taking a therapeutic pass, home visit or a clinically beneficial ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/therapeutic-pass-home-visit-loa-and-midnight-rule-top-7-things-to-know) [ April 28, 2021 ## ABN and NOMNC - Q and A Series: Part IV ABN and NOMNC Question and Answer Series Part IV Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/abn-and-nomnc-q-and-a-series-part-iv) [ December 10, 2020 ## Top 12 Things To COVID-19 Break The Chain Of Contamination The COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the average person’s understanding of basic and advanced infection control practices. To break the chain of contamination, the foundation upon which all ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/covid-19-break-the-chain-of-contamination-top-12-things-to-know) [ September 18, 2020 ## Skilled Nursing Documentation for Medicare Part A in a SNF Kris B Harmony reinforces the importance of ongoing oversight of all nursing documentation to ensure it supports the rationale for skilled coverage. The following information should be included in ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/skilled-nursing-documentation-for-medicare-part-a-in-a-snf) [ January 31, 2017 ## What The Requirements Of Participation Means For Staffing Interview with Deb Meade, Owner - Health Management Kris B Harmony, President of Kris B Harmony LLC interviews Deb Meade, Owner of Health Management, in the AHCA Provider Lounge. Deb discusses her ... Read more *→* ](https://krisbharmony.com/blog/ahca-provider-lounge-series-what-the-requirements-of-participation-means-for-staffing) [ July 21, 2016 ## SNFs Beware: Five-Star Ratings May Be Impacted On July 27th Just days before the July 27th public premiere of the new Five-Star Ratings on Nursing Home Compare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finally released the long-awaited ... 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