Director of Clinical Reimbursement

Provides consultation, training and support concerning the Medicare, Managed Care and state case mix payment system for the assigned area. Analyzes systems and processes to determine that federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures are followed. Promotes compliance by performing periodic audits of MDS assessments, supporting documentation, and other relevant data.

Recognizes, advises and promotes facility best practices and systems for dealing with state case mix/Medicare and Managed Care payment systems. Studies, analyze and reports period over period information and systems in order to identify trends and deviations from results in Medicare, Managed Care and State Case Mix Index and takes appropriate actions. Works in conjunction with teams to resolve issues effecting deviations from expected results.

Recommends changes and performs follow-up to ensure that those recommendations are effectively implemented and monitored for appropriateness. Regularly communicates to management outside the facility on recommendations made to facility management to ensure proper implementation and follow-up. Serves as a liaison between state and organization related to the state case-mix process, including electronic submission and state MDS requirements related to state payment.

Assists in the recruitment/interview process for MDS Vacancies