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People Need People – 3 Steps to Avoid Isolation

People Need People – 3 Steps to Avoid Isolation

by Matthew McGarvey | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorized

Staying home in isolation doesn’t really feel like we are helping. People need people. After 9/11 millions of Americans, donated supplies, volunteered, gave blood, raised funds, gathered with family and friends, and most importantly consoled one another. Navigating...
Let’s All Be Helpful: 4 Tips to Encourage One Another at Work

Let’s All Be Helpful: 4 Tips to Encourage One Another at Work

by Matthew McGarvey | Mar 17, 2020 | Uncategorized

Especially in the last 24-48 hours I have found myself being a bit more sensitive to those around me, and feeling compelled to show more support and encouragement during each interaction. Below are 4 tips to encourage one another at work in the spirit of being helpful...
Analyzing PDPM’s Early Returns and Looking Ahead

Analyzing PDPM’s Early Returns and Looking Ahead

by Matthew McGarvey | Jan 24, 2020 | PDPM, Skilled Nursing Facilities

4 months after the implementation of PDPM, early trends are beginning to emerge. The main goal of PDPM has been to base Medicare reimbursement on the patient’s condition instead of therapy volume. Let’s begin by analyzing PDPM’s early returns and...
Developments in SNF Case Mix Reimbursement

Developments in SNF Case Mix Reimbursement

by Matthew McGarvey | Jan 24, 2020 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

Medicaid reimbursement methodology amongst various states has always fascinated me. Here in the Northeast, we find two neighboring states in completely different places. New York has been utilizing case mix reimbursement since 2007 and is trying to make “changes on...
Preparing SNFs for PDPM Scenarios

Preparing SNFs for PDPM Scenarios

by Matthew McGarvey | Sep 5, 2019 | PDPM, Skilled Nursing Facilities

SNFs around the country are preparing for PDPM by receiving training, reading articles, talking to colleagues, and working with consultants, MDS trainers & more. After attending the Zimmet Healthcare Services Group conference earlier in August, I can attest to the...
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