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The MDS Guru

Helpful tips and tricks for the MDS/ LTC Reimbursement Professional

Podcasting since 2024 • 75 episodes

The MDS Guru

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The MDS Guru - Episode 78 - SNF ABN|NOMNC|ABN & FALL DEFINITION CHANGES + MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

When to issue a SNF ABN vs a NOMNC or ABN? What are the changes to the definition of a fall?

March 11, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 78 • 5:37

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The MDS Guru - Episode 77 - The SFF Criteria Change & The QRP APU Trap-When One MDS Counts as 2

What could get my facility terminated from the Medicare/Medicaid program?How does the 5-day PPS MDS count as two assessments for the QRP APU?

February 12, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 77 • 5:19

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The MDS Guru - Episode 76 - The Updated SNF Validation Process (AUDIT) Timeline Shift

What happens if we are late submitting the medical records? How will I know if my home is selected?

January 08, 2026 • Season 3 • Episode 76 • 4:39

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The MDS Guru - Episode 75 - The Many Look Back Periods on the MDS

The MDS has several look back periods. Do you know what they are?

December 29, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 75 • 5:25

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The MDS Guru - Episode 74 - How Will the Missouri Medicaid CMI Be Calculated When New Assessments Are Not Supported In 2026

Do the assessments automatically drop to .62 CMI if they are not supported? Do you know what a hierarchical method of CMI classification is?

December 22, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 74 • 3:39

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