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December 13, 2016 | Peter Corless
The first Payroll-Based Journal reporting period had its challenges, from confusion on which direct care hours providers should report to technical difficulties when submitting. These multiple issues...
October 4, 2016 | Peter Corless
Believe it or not, calendar Q3 (federal government Q4) has come to an end. It’s now October and you can officially submit all of your PBJ data from the previous quarter.
September 27, 2016 | Peter Corless
At this years’ Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in Denver, CO, I had the opportunity to meet with many smart and talented senior living leaders and attend some great sessions on workforce...
September 9, 2016 | Peter Corless
The first Payroll-Based Journal deadline is approaching and CMS is taking some time to clarify their expectations for providers as they prepare their first submission files.
July 22, 2016 | Peter Corless
Overtime has always been a concern for senior care communities as they strive to manage their labor budget as efficiently as possible. However, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule has...
June 16, 2016 | Peter Corless
If you’re a long-term care professional, it’s very likely you’ve heard a time or two that Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) starts July 1st. PBJ represents a large shift in the way staffing data is...
June 9, 2016 | Peter Corless
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has long recognized staffing as an integral part of the quality care puzzle, and last year introduced the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) as an...
June 1, 2016 | Peter Corless
If you work in long-term care, Payroll-Based Journal reporting is no-doubt at the top of your to-do list. You’re not alone if you have yet to register with CMS, or if you’re still not sure how you...
May 12, 2016 | Peter Corless
The first deadline for Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) is looming. Mandatory collection of PBJ data begins July 1st. Submissions must be received by the end of the 45th calendar day (11:59 PM Eastern...
April 23, 2016 | Peter Corless
UPDATE: The Department of Labor published the final White Collar overtime rule on May 18, 2016. The salary thresholds are less than predicted at $913 per week and $47,476 per year. The new...
March 31, 2016 | Peter Corless
On March 18, 2016 the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an S&C memo entitled "Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) – Implementation of required electronic submission of Staffing Data for...
December 9, 2015 | Peter Corless
On November 16, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule to implement a new Medicare Part A and B payment model called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement...
