As part of the transition to the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool, effective October 1, 2025, hospice providers will be required to submit data to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES), a change from the current Hospice Item Set (HIS) process.
In a recent webinar, Axxess... Keep Reading
Despite being a long-standing federal incentive, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) remains significantly underutilized by many care at home providers. The savings that can be achieved can add up to an incredible benefit for every size organization. In 2023, more than 2 million credits were certified, resulting in an... Keep Reading
In the world of home healthcare, safety is more than just protocol, its culture. At the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Valerie Cornett, Chief of Staff and Innovation, and Brenda Beggs, Chief Clinical Officer, both at MAC Legacy, discussed the safety challenges faced by care at home... Keep Reading
In response to proposed payment cuts to home health provider reimbursement, the National Alliance for Care at Home hosted a webinar sponsored by Axxess, to discuss the 2026 home health proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and delivered a call to action for all providers.
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A new presidential administration means new players and new perspectives on how home-based care can play a role in the $5 trillion healthcare industry. A panel discussion at the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE) brought together care at home industry veterans to share insights on navigating this... Keep Reading
The 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) proposed rule includes several regulatory updates, as well as a proposed 6.4% cut in Medicare home health payments.
In a webinar moderated by Laura Barnett, Vice President of External Affairs at Axxess, Axxess Senior Vice President of Professional Services Arlene Maxim, RN,... Keep Reading
The transition to Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) will require providers to have a comprehensive understanding and clear grasp of the HOPE requirements to remain compliant.
Kate Warnock, Senior Director of Communications and Brand Strategy in Marketing at Forcura, led a HOPE-focused webinar with Raianne Melton, RN, BSN, CHPN, Senior... Keep Reading
The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool will take effect on October 1, 2025, introducing an updated approach to the evaluation and management of hospice care. To help organizations navigate this transition, Axxess hosted a webinar series providing essential guidance and practical strategies for success.
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As of July 1, home health organizations must collect and submit Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) data for all patients served under a Medicare-certified organization, regardless of the payer source.
This mandate includes patients covered by non-Medicare, non-Medicaid, private insurance, self-pay and charity care. For many organizations, this change marks... Keep Reading
Workforce challenges are top of mind for care at home providers. During an education session at the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Eric Scharber, Executive Vice President of SimiTree, David Totaro, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Bayada Home Health Care, Tarrah Lowry, COO of Empath Health, and... Keep Reading
At the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Experience (AGILE), keynote speaker Josh Linkner set the stage with the idea that we are living through our generation’s printing press moment. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining how we live, work and deliver care at home.
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The Trump administration’s ongoing enforcement of stricter immigration policies has major implications for the care at home industry, where nearly one in three employees is an immigrant. With this increased governmental scrutiny, it is now more crucial than ever for care at home employers to maintain accurate and up-to-date employment... Keep Reading