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New MDS 3.0 CAT v1.02.0 Specs

11 January 2016
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Categories: MDS

MDS 3.0 Software Developers and Vendors,

New MDS 3.0 CAT v1.02.0 Specifications

CMS has released a new version (v1.02.0) of the Care Area Trigger (CAT) specifications for OBRA comprehensive assessments with an assessment reference date on or after 10/01/2016. Please note the changes to CATs 1 and 2, which were necessary due to the removal of the C1300 items in v1.14.0 of the MDS 3.0 item sets. This zip file may be found in the Downloads section at the bottom of the CMS MDS 3.0 Technical Information website.

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Prevent vision loss from glaucoma

11 January 2016
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Categories: ADL News, Health

How much are you at risk for getting glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes loss of vision—usually side vision—by damaging the optic nerve, which sends information from your eyes to your brain.

Fortunately, you can prevent vision loss by finding and treating problems early. Medicare covers a glaucoma test once every 12 months for people at high risk for glaucoma, including people who answer “yes” to one or more of these questions:

  • Do you have diabetes or a family history of glaucoma?
  • Are you African American and 50 or older?
  • Are you Hispanic American and 65 or older?

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. The start of a new year is the perfect time to schedule a regular eye exam to check for glaucoma.

Visit Medicare.gov to find more information on Medicare’s glaucoma screening coverage, or watch our glaucoma awareness video. Also, visit the Prevent Blindness website to see how you can join the ongoing fight against vision loss.

Filed under: Medicare coverage, Uncategorized
Source: US Govt Medicare

 
 
 

Introducing Premium Support

6 January 2016
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Categories: ADL News, Technology

Now, ADL offers a Premium Service that provides access to our Subject Matter Experts (SME) anytime. Our expert technicians will assist your staff to quickly resolve critical issues. With Premium Support, ADL supports your operation 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Have peace of mind that your Mission Critical applications will have the best support anytime it is needed.

This chart compares the ADL Data support Basic Support to Premium Support.

Premium Support Features Comparison Basic Support Premium Support
Phone access to expert application technicians Business Hours 24 X 7
Off Hours Emergency Phone Support √
Proactive expert technical support √ √
Single resource for software and hardware advice and guidance √ √
How to/help on popular report writers like Crystal Reports and more √
Help with policy, procedures and best practices √ √
Remote Access and Updates √ √
Automated service monitoring probes √

Premium Support Includes:

  • 24×7 phone access to Premium Support experts and ADL online support center
  • Convenient weekday chat and email support
  • Expert technicians for application software issues
  • Remote Access and Update functions
  • Application Support – Help on ADL Application software:
    • “Step-by-step” support for software applications
    • Simple “how-to” instructions for software applications
  • Network and Server Support
    • Connecting your devices to existing networks
    • Use your operating system, including upgrading to the latest version
    • Connect printers or other peripherals to your computer/network
    • Transfer or back-up your data