The MDS Guru

By Melinda Renshaw|RN|RAC-CTA|LNHA|Revenue Integrity Specialist

Helpful tips and tricks for the MDS/ LTC Reimbursement Professional

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The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.

The MDS Guru episodes:

July 13, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 83 - The MO Medicaid VIP Program
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Did you know that the MO Medicaid reviews can trigger a required VIP? Can the facility submit new evidence for consideration?
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4min
July 09, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 82 - The SNF 3 Day Waiver
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Do you understand Medicare's 3-day Rule Waiver? Does your admissions team know how the ACO models of REACH & TEAM work?
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5min
June 08, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 81 - A Legacy of Leadership - an Interview with Rebekah Lucas
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What lessons from decades of leadership in aging services still apply today?
How can we prepare for the future of senior living while managing today's demands?
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29min
May 28, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 80 - IDT Note Requirement Clarifications & MO Medicaid Review Frequency
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Starting July 1st, how often will MO Medicaid audit your facility? When is the IDT note due?
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5min
April 14, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 79 - NO PROGRESS, NO THERAPY? KNOW WHEN TO STOP THERAPY.
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Stop guessing: When should I take my resident off of therapy? SKILLED NEED VS PROGRESS PLATEAUS
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10min
March 11, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 78 - SNF ABN|NOMNC|ABN & FALL DEFINITION CHANGES + MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT
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When to issue a SNF ABN vs a NOMNC or ABN? What are the changes to the definition of a fall?
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6min
February 12, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 77 - The SFF Criteria Change & The QRP APU Trap-When One MDS Counts as 2
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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?
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6min
January 08, 2026 The MDS Guru - Episode 76 - The Updated SNF Validation Process (AUDIT) Timeline Shift
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What happens if we are late submitting the medical records? How will I know if my home is selected?
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5min
December 29, 2025 The MDS Guru - Episode 75 - The Many Look Back Periods on the MDS
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The MDS has several look back periods. Do you know what they are?
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6min
December 22, 2025 The MDS Guru - Episode 74 - How Will the Missouri Medicaid CMI Be Calculated When New Assessments Are Not Supported In 2026
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Do the assessments automatically drop to .62 CMI if they are not supported? Do you know what a hierarchical method of CMI classification is?
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4min

FAQs about The MDS Guru:

How many episodes does The MDS Guru have?

The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.