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MDS Training for PDPM Reimbursement and Quality Measures

May 01, 2024•1 min read

Unlock Revenue & Boost Quality with a Trained MDS Nurse

The role of your MDS nurse is critical to your facility’s revenue and Quality Measures (QM). Proper MDS training ensures accurate assessments that directly affect your PDPM reimbursement and compliance with CMS standards. Without it, your facility could be missing out on valuable NTA points, overlooked ARD dates, and improper MDS coding, costing you thousands in revenue.

Real Case: $20,000 Recovered

At a 50-bed SNF, primarily rehab-based with Medicare Part A patients, we conducted a free MDS utilization review and found $20,000 in missed billing. By correcting PDPM assessments and retraining their MDS nurse on RAC-CT protocols, both revenue and Quality Measures improved.

Major Call to Action

Don’t let missed opportunities cost you money! Call 313-314-8267 today for a free MDS utilization review. Let us help you discover hidden NTA points and recover lost revenue. We guarantee you’ll have an MDS nurse working on your assessments within 48 hours.

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Dr Demetrius Kirk

Dr. Demetrius “DJ” Kirk is the Founder and CEO of SMK Medical, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in long-term care regulatory compliance, survey readiness, quality improvement, and operational excellence. A healthcare executive, Registered Nurse, and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Dr. Kirk brings extensive experience in post-acute care leadership, including executive, regional, and clinical management roles. His expertise includes CMS regulations, nursing home surveys, risk management, MDS and PDPM optimization, QAPI, and leadership development. Through his writing, Dr. Kirk translates complex regulatory requirements into practical strategies that help healthcare leaders strengthen compliance, improve quality outcomes, and build high-performing teams.

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