Journal Q&A (10/98)
Q: I work in a skilled nursing facility and want to know if it is mandatory for all states to use Resource Utilization Groups III (RUGS III). If so, when was the deadline?
A: The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 mandates the implementation of a per diem prospective payment sy....
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