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Leveraging COVID-19 Shortfalls through Effective PDPM Strategy
2020 and 2021 have been among the most challenging for SNF providers, with the onset of both COVID-19 and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Many providers are struggling just to stay afloat with the increased costs due to managing the needs of residents and associated expenses during the pandemic. Learn effective strategies leveraged by skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers during 2020 and 2021 to increase the accuracy of PDPM rates. These proven strategies helped SNF providers recoup some of the census losses and increased costs due to COVID-19. Understand how your organization can leverage these strategies to support the ongoing needs of your community.
- Detail strategies that can impact the accuracy and reimbursement of SNF providers under PDPM.
- Recognize how providers have repositioned to increase census even during the pandemic by targeting increased acuity residents with exceptional quality care.
- Outline how EMR configuration can drive accurate PDPM rates and improve workflow for administration.
Melissa Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Gravity Healthcare Consulting, Cumberland, MD
Melissa Brown is the chief operating officer with Gravity Healthcare Consulting. An occupational therapist with more than 15 years of experience across the health care spectrum, Brown specializes in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. A self-described "PDPM Nerd", she has studied more than 3,500 pages of regulations and guidance from CMS to supply providers with key strategies and analysis for success under the payment model, while always striving for excellence in care. She has served as a clinical liaison and compliance officer for several rehabilitation services companies and is the host of the Gravity Healthcare Hacks Podcast. She specializes in strategizing through regulatory changes and burdens to help communities provide outstanding clinical care while achieving operational success.
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