Helpful tips and tricks for the MDS/ LTC Reimbursement Professional
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Inspired Mom MDs is hosted by Cindy Van Praag, MD, wellness advocate for physician moms and proud mom of two teenagers. Episodes will cover how to identify and take back autonomy at work and home to find time for activities that invigorate you. The show will also delve into how to prioritize your own wellbeing without guilt and thrive at work and home. Cindy has over 20 years of experience in medicine and 17 years as a mom. She has extensive training in the integrative mindset and a holistic ...
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Welcome to the Md.SAMIUL Sami podcast, where amazing things happen.
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Jamila and Yutika talk about healthcare, but without the jargon.
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“The Level of your obedience determines the depth of the miraculous he can flow through you!” Never Give Up! Be blessed in Jesus mighty name! Encouragement...
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Send us a text We answer a few more of your questions and drop the new bombshell from Myers & Stauffer!!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/38. Time is fickle. When you want it to speed up, it grinds to a halt. When you want it to slow down, it gains speed. What is it I want right now in my life? Security and confidence it will all be ok. To stay active and not let my stiff joints and tendons slow me d…
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/37. I balance 2 full time jobs – as a full-time physician and full-time mom/wife/daughter/you-name-it. Can you relate? But human capacity is finite. As a young mom, when I was a full-time anesthesiologist, I constantly juggled stress and sacrifice. I slept less, at…
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/36. I think I must have a big amygdala. That tiny part of the brain is the master of the fight or flight response. It can elicit a full-blown hands up in the air, gravity defying leap away from perceived “danger”. As someone who meditates daily and strives for more…
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Send us a text What do we include? What should we never do? What is a leading query?Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/35. I AM intuitive. But, not only me, but we all are. You are, too. My brilliant guest today will explain it to all of us. I’m thrilled to have Dr. Arlene Dijamco, the MultiDimensional MD, on the show. She’s a pediatrician, integrative physician, and cranial osteop…
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Send us a text What is our role as MDS in the LTC hospice program? What do we care plan for these residents?Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/34. How can having the sense of control be so elusive? Somewhere along the way in this career in medicine and in the role of a mom, autonomy slips, or it’s seemingly taken away. And that matters – quite a lot. It feels disheartening to not control what matters most…
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Send us a text A brief summary of our recent questions.Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/33. I have mastered the art of turning a five-minute task into a five-hour ordeal. And I can’t say I’m proud of this fact. You know when a sneaky little habit convinces you that cleaning the fridge is more urgent than finishing your work? Or how about texting a fri…
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Send us a text I attended a Myers & Stauffer Missouri Medicaid Audit in its entirety. Helpful insight into what the auditors are looking for. Get the details here!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/32. Ever found yourself knowing what you should do, but struggling to actually do it? You’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I’m still figuring things out! I’ve been: The Late-Night Worker – knowing I needed more family time, but work kept me in my office. The Ice …
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/31. A wave of nausea gripped her as she plopped in her car and headed to work. This feeling was nearly every day in the past year and growing. That was Anna (her name is changed), a successful surgeon and mom of 3 young kids. Each morning, she brushed aside her bod…
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Send us a text There is a typo on everyone's report! How long will this rate be in effect? The work we are doing now goes toward a rate when? Is it too late to fix anything for January?Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/30. “What do you do?” It’s an inevitable question to get a picture of who I am. When people ask my kids, they just answer “Doctor.” And there you go; I am defined by one all-encompassing word. Doctor has weight to it, right? But it also has hidden meaning – a debt …
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Send us a text When do I update my care plan? How long do I have to complete admission assessments when the resident has been back to the hospital? Tune in now!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/29. Every day, I'm reminded of the extraordinary woman who shaped my world. Today, on her birthday, I honor her legacy. Her laughter echoed through our home, her kindness warmed our hearts, and her integrity guided our lives. My kids were too young to fully appreci…
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Send us a text CMS now wants all SNF's to report all consultants, any company who leases SNF property, exercises operational or financial control, etc on their annual provider enrollment forms. WHY?Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/28. Just when I feel I’ve got the hang of parenting, my kids get older. They enter a new stage I don’t feel equipped to handle. I find it difficult to transfer all my wisdom of talking to a 13-year-old, for example, to my next kid that hits 13. It doesn’t work; the…
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Send us a text What interventions should we put into the orders? Should I care plan the breathing treatments? What is a respiratory nurse? Tune in for all the answers!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/27. Some days I think my drive to be a rule-follower is the pits. I have this sense of responsibility and commitment to do things the “right way.” I was just professing to my husband that maybe being too honest holds me back. And you know what? He agreed! He wasn’t…
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Send us a text A few general QM questions, a mini Q & A. Tune in now!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/26. Eat when you can, sleep when you can, pee when you can. Does this sound familiar? This phrase is a war cry for busy physician moms who barely have time to sit, let alone warm up food or find a bathroom. It is also a perfect catchphrase for describing scarcity m…
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Send us a text Should the IDT meeting note for section GG be before the ARD? Is chronic lung disease the same as respiratory failure?Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/25. Do you ever feel you are slogging through your morning? I do. In fact, that is me today, in this moment as I jot down ideas for this episode. I planned this morning last night. I knew I had a late am meeting on my podcast writing day. So, I set my alarm one hou…
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Send us a text We know what it takes to substantiate your section GG answers. Also, what is the requirement for calorie documentation via PEG tube?Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/24. “I just don’t have the time.” When I asked over 20 physician moms what they would want if they could have anything 3 or 6 months from now – time was a top contender for the number 1 thing. Oh, to have more of this precious resource! You can spend more time with…
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Send us a text We now have some feedback from the Myers & Stauffer reviews.Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/23. Has someone ever stolen your idea in a meeting? Not too long ago my introvert self was sitting in a day-long meeting. I did a lot of listening that day but did speak up with an interesting idea. Unfortunately, another person repeated my idea in their dramatic s…
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/22. I was that mom. I still am that mom. I’m that mom who jumps through a flaming hoop 8 feet off the ground for her kid. Honestly, I feel in my heart you are too. Now imagine that burning circle represents buying tickets for a mega pop star concert. You finally ma…
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Send us a text We review the forms and procedures of the case mix reviews that are coming from Missouri Medicaid.Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/21. “What if we custom crafted our lives to fit our needs, and we didn't apologize for that?” (Sharon Hull MD, MPH) Dr. Sharon Hull believes this is a “bespoke life” and entirely within reach. My special guest for this episode, Dr. Hull shares her wisdom culminated…
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Send us a text We have more questions asked and answered of Myers & Stauffer for MO Medicaid Case Mix ReviewsΑπό τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/20. The expectation to be constantly available, coupled with a deep-rooted desire to care for others, can create an overwhelming sense of obligation. The result? You’re left with this monster of a to-do list that has a mind of its own! Why is that? Why is it so har…
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Send us a text I have sent your questions to Myers & Stauffer and received answers. Let's review them!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/19. Is work-life balance a myth? It could be an unmet expectation. You juggle stethoscopes and sippy cups, diagnose diseases and reign in diaper disasters. You dream of a thriving career and picture-perfect family, but the reality? Often, those expectations feel li…
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Send us a text Myers & Stauffer are to begin PDPM case mix reviews for Mo Medicaid. There is published guidance now & a FAQ document.Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/18. There is a fear alive inside every parent -- the fear over the little things, and the unspeakable. How do I raise these little people, now my teenagers, to be happy and fulfilled individual humans? I don’t want to impose my fears on them, but at the same time I…
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Send us a text Section GG ReviewΑπό τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/17. “Is there a certified medical professional on board?” The question hung in the jet fuel infused air as we were taxiing for takeoff on a recent flight. I had just settled in with my noise cancelling headphones, my psychology chapter pulled up on my phone, and my…
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Send us a text How does MDS avoid receiving this deduction for your home? What fiscal year is CMS currently collecting data for? We have the info!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at https://inspiredmommds.com/16. There’re all sorts of ways to lose your identity. You may spend 20 years in your specialty and then leave clinical medicine all together. Or maybe lose something a bit less dramatic, but equally important. Take, for example, a physician mom excelling in…
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Send us a text The CMS 5 Star rating is derived from 15 measures. Why is this important to MDS? Tune in here for details!Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/15. You’ve worked for 36 hours straight with minimal food or rest. You stood tall in the face of angry attendings, patients and even their family members. You’ve also endured the guilt from missing out on events with family and friends. You have grit. You wouldn’t …
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Send us a text The Missouri Medicaid VBP incentive QM's that are frozen until Jan 2025 are discussed along with the remaining ones that are included in that calculation.Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/14. You know those days where the world seems a bit off its axis? I’m talking about when one crazy setback after another all seem to fall within a 24-hour period. It feels like this can’t be coincidence, right? Well, it probably is, but my overactive mind starts pi…
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Send us a text Do you know how to fix the QM's that affect the VBP, that affects your Medicaid case-mix? We can help. Tune in.Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/13. So often people have told me “Just listen to your gut.” Easy for them to say, right? In my opinion, they are speaking out of hindsight. Think of the moment your body tells you “No” as the words fall out of your mouth, “Yes.” Passivity is easy. Resistance takes …
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Send us a text Your residents nursing function score plays a significant role in the Missouri Medicaid CMI. Tune in now for the details.Από τον Melinda Renshaw, RN RAC-CT
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Find the full transcript and more resources for physician moms at InspiredMomMDs.com/12. I took one of those burn out inventories and was shocked to see how much compassion I’d lost for my patients. My career helping people had turned into just a job. I would clock in, try to fight for good medicine among insane rules, and go home, exhausted. The d…
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