Cantata Health Solutions Blog
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The All-In-One EHR Solution
In today’s health ecosystem, healthcare organizations must rely on modern technology to coordinate data from multiple sources to ensure the highest possible quality of coordinated care. Enterprise Health Management (EHM) is the perfect solution for providers of any size or specialty.
How This Long Term Care Organization Got $3000 in CMP Money
Long Term Care Facilities have access to the Civil Monetary Penalty Funds to finance equipment and initiatives to improve the residents’ care. Learn about Laura Cartwright’s story and how she got up to $3000 in iPads for her Skilled Nursing Home.
How to Calculate PDPM Rates
PDPM got started on October 1, 2019. Before that, we had RUG scores. There’s a big difference between the two and by the time you finish this article in a few minutes you’ll have at least the basics down and you’ll know how much you should be getting paid!
Combating Depression and Social Isolation in Long-Term Care
Social isolation is the lack of contact between an individual and their family, friends, and society which leads to sadness, general boredom, lack of interest, societal withdrawal, and a decline in overall health.
Negotiating Discounts With Single Source Providers
Something many managers don’t realize is that you can negotiate discounts easier with one supplier than multiple because your spend is greater with this provider.
Grow With Civil Money Penalty Reinvestments
If you’re a licensed long term care facility looking to do something amazing in these difficult times, you need to know about CMP reinvestments!You probably already know that the Civil Money Penalty is a monetary penalty CMS may impose against nursing homes for each...
How to Manage Nurse Turnover During Covid
Retaining great CNAs and nurses is difficult, and with COVID, it’s even more difficult. Here are a few ways to keep your staff happy and caring for your residents.
Claims Denial Management 101
Claim denials in healthcare are very similar to the check engine light in vehicles. You can ignore it for a while, but if you let it linger too long, it can lead to serious problems for your organization. The formal definition of a medical billing denial is, “the...
New Regulations for Providers in Response to COVID-19
Effective immediately, nursing homes will have to test staff and offer testing to all residents, while labs and nursing facilities using point-of-care testing must report diagnostic test results.
How to Apply for HHS Provider Relief Fund
If you qualify, don’t forget to submit your application for additional funding before the August 28th deadline. Here’s how to apply.