Written comments are accompanied by press statement expressing concern about unfunded costs, problematic quality measures.

The SNF Prospective Payment System Rule would increase Medicare Part A rates by 3.7 percent and update reporting and value-based purchasing programs.

Recipients of federal Phase 4 PRF and/or ARP Rural funding must report on use of funds by March 31^st.

Nursing homes must report health care personnel influenza vaccination data through the Healthcare Personnel Safety Component of the NHSN by May 15, 2023 based on the reporting period of Oct. 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. Providers are reminded to activate the Healthcare Personnel Safety Component well in advance and report by the deadline to avoid a penalty.

Agency also previews first steps in shifting MDS to a new internet-based environment.

Nursing home providers can access their latest reports through the QIES/CASPER reporting system.

Agenda promises to provide updates on the SNF PPS Final Rule issued July 29^th and PBJ reporting issues.

Final Rule spreads out the impact on nursing homes of PDPM recalibration over two years, adds three VBP measures, accelerates adoption of updated MDS.