The Medicare Cost Report (MCR) is a detailed financial document that healthcare providers participating in the Medicare program are required to submit annually to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It provides insight into the utilization of home health services along with provider costs and reimbursement related to... Keep Reading
The care at home industry is accustomed to adapting to changes that come from an evolving business landscape, operational stressors from workforce challenges and regulatory complexities, among others. As providers look forward to 2025 and beyond, they see artificial intelligence as the top emerging trend that could solve many of... Keep Reading
In an employee-driven workforce, it’s more important than ever for organizations to attract and retain quality team members. In an education session at the 2024 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Sonnie Linebarger, Founder and CEO of Evoke Greatness, and Eric Scharber, Executive Vice President of SimiTree, shared strategies... Keep Reading
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and staying compliant with new regulations is a top priority for all organizations.
Raianne Melton, Director of Clinical Services at Axxess, discussed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) focus on hospice CAHPS and 2025 regulatory updates.
CMS Focus on CAHPS
CMS is focusing on... Keep Reading
The Medicare Cost Report (MCR) is a detailed financial document that healthcare providers participating in the Medicare program are required to submit annually to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It provides insight into utilization of home health services along with provider costs and reimbursement related to the... Keep Reading
Staffing shortages and low employee engagement are among the most pressing challenges care at home organizations face today. While the struggle to find and retain qualified caregivers, coupled with the need to keep existing staff motivated and satisfied, can feel overwhelming, technology offers powerful solutions to “hack” these challenges and... Keep Reading
To enhance the quality of care in hospice settings, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation, or HOPE, as part of the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP). Set to take effect on October 1, 2025 , HOPE will replace the Hospice... Keep Reading
President-elect Donald Trump’s election has the potential to bring significant changes to the government’s healthcare policy over the next four years. The care at home industry could be impacted by the policies of a second Trump administration.
Deborah Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Axxess, led a post-election webinar... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule this month for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update. This rule brings several significant changes to Medicare home health payment rates and policies, aligning with ongoing statutory and regulatory requirements.... Keep Reading
PurposeCare of Illinois was founded 12 years ago by two people driven by their vision to provide excellent in-home care to the Joliet, Illinois, community. Today they employ a staff of more than 100, are licensed in 12 counties and have maintained four-star ratings on Care Compare in both patient... Keep Reading
CNS Cares was founded by nurses in 2006 to serve former energy workers with the highest quality, most compassionate home healthcare. Since inception, they have helped thousands of energy workers, military veterans and injured workers access these benefits.
Following a change in management in 2022, CNS has worked tirelessly to drive... Keep Reading
In early September, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) announced a significant data breach affecting nearly 950,000 Medicare beneficiaries. This incident, stemming from a vulnerability in specific software used for file transfers during Medicare claims processing, exposed sensitive personal data,... Keep Reading
