Pauline M Franko, PT

Owner Encompass Consulting and Education whose mission is to present correct,upto date information to rehab therapists serving Medicare beneficiaries

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

Presented at the 3rd Annual Conference for FLPTPP. Great reception, start of roll out of Connecting the Dots

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

Our News and Rules for therapists, the July/August newsletter is now posted on our website

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

CMS ended train the trainer for MDS 3.0. Not much for therapy except clarification on EOT ARD and getting pt ready & transported not counted

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

Our Part B contains all regs and intensive documentation to support skilled therapy. Applies to all outpatient settings and SNF

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

Have updated both Made Easy seminars. SNF contains only Part A information and expanded case studies and documentation examples

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

CMS also Changing HHA requirements, documentation, supervision and identification of therapist vs. assistant performing treatment

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

CMS ublished the Final Rule for SNF on the federal register inspection website late Friday. They plan to publish it in the FR on July 22

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

Well it was hurry up and wait and the wait is over. The house finally passed H.R.5712 that repealed the delay of RUG IV on Wednesday

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

CMS issued its interim final rule for Part B 2011. Not good for therapists. Expect a 13% reduction in the fee schedule, visit our website.

[Pauline M Franko, PT @MedicareAdvisor]

Confused about the new SNF PPS? We can help! Our RUG$ to Riche$ workshop will be in White Plains, NY; Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.