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Ron Orth

Senior Analyst: SNF Regulations and Clinical Reimbursement, Relias

Ron is a registered nurse with over 25 years experience in the healthcare field with 15 of those years in the long term care industry. Ron’s presentations on Medicare regulations, PPS, MDS and other topics of interest to the long-term care industry have been featured throughout the United States and in Canada. In addition, Ron has also completed all requirements with the American Health Information Management Association to qualify as an Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer and Ambassador.

Posts by Ron Orth

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 5: Assessment Requirements

12 min read | Posted June 20, 2019

Ron Orth, RN, CHC, CMAC, answers questions from part five of our six part PDPM webinar series, Assessment Requirements.

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 4: Non-Therapy Ancillaries Case Mix Groups

5 min read | Posted June 6, 2019

Ron Orth, RN, CHC, CMAC answers questions from part four of our six part PDPM webinar series, Non-Therapy Ancillaries Case Mix Groups.

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 2: Therapy Case Mix Groups

3 min read | Posted May 9, 2019

Ron Orth, RN, CHC, CMAC answers questions from part two of our six part PDPM webinar series, Therapy Case Mix Groups.

Your PDPM Questions Answered – Part 1: Laying the Foundation

6 min read | Posted April 25, 2019

Ron Orth, RN, CHC, CMAC answers questions from part one of our six part PDPM webinar series, Laying the Foundation.

SNF Beneficiary Notices Under Medicare Part A: Complying with F582

1 min read | Posted April 11, 2018

The regulations surrounding issuance of beneficiary notices has resulted in some significant confusion in the SNF industry, not only with SNF staff, but with surveyors as well.

CMS Prepares to Implement New SNF/NF Survey Process

1 min read | Posted November 1, 2017

CMS is preparing for the new survey rollout for skilled nursing facilities. Are you? Read our blog to keep up with revisions affecting your organization.

CMS Introduces Six New Quality Measures and Upcoming Changes to The Nursing Facility Five-Star Rating System

4 min read | Posted March 17, 2016

The six new Quality Measures that will be reported on NHC will include four short-stay measures and two long-stay measures