Government Relations and Policy News

DAVE Tip Sheet
CMS recently issued clarification on the DAVE Tip Sheet for hydration, IVs and parenteral feeding Section K5a. This information is particularly helpful when capturing Special Extensive Services on the MDS.

HIT Adoption
The PA/LTC [Post Acute/Long-Term Care] industry faces many challenges in the years ahead as our population ages and as the demand for healthcare services increases. To achieve better levels of quality and efficiency, and to reduce the costs of healthcare, the government has called for the widespread use of Electronic Health Records within the next ten years. This HIT [Health Information Technology] Adoption initiative will soon impact PA/LTC settings.

Purpose/Focus
As our nation moves forward in defining standards for interoperability and setting policy for the use of electronic health records, QuickCare maintains a vital interest in influencing and responding to governmental policy development and changing regulatory requirements.

Government Relations at QuickCare is about serving our customers. By our remaining in the “current of activity” surrounding HIT Adoption within PA/LTC, we will be better able to develop and deliver state-of-the-art software products and support services.

Next Steps
Not all care settings are created equal. Therefore, QuickCare remains an active participant within various trade associations and advocacy groups, helping to communicate the unique needs of PA/LTC to government.

If you have questions or comments regarding HIT Adoption and other government-related activity at QuickCare, please contact us. We will be glad to answer your questions or to direct you to those who can.