J5 MAC Part A Providers serving beneficiaries in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska

January Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Information Update

  • RAI Manual: Chapters 2 and 4 along with Appendix C have been published on the MDS 3.0 homepage external link.
  • MDS 3.0 Item Subsets V1.00.1 January 2010: Includes a file called MDS3.0_Item_Changes_v1.00.1.pdf that lists the changes that have made since the previously-posted version to each of the individual item subsets. The previously-posted MDS 3.0 Item Matrix has been moved to Appendix F of the RAI manual. A more detailed version of the item matrix that is intended for software developers is available as part of the MDS 3.0 data submission specifications.
  • Information about the upcoming MDS 3.0 training in March and April has also been added to the MDS 3.0 Training Conference Information Web page external link. All details regarding the training and registration process is contained within this Web page. Individuals will not be able to get any additional information by contacting CMS staff or submitting questions to MDS30Comments@cms.hhs.gov.
A listserv note will be sent out when additional information becomes available. Any questions about the MDS 3.0 RAI manual can be directed to mds30comments@cms.hhs.gov. Any technical questions pertaining to software development should be directed to Michael.Stoltz@cms.hhs.gov. Responses to questions will be provided during regularly scheduled CMS public teleconferences.

 

 

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