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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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Keep Reading
The healthcare industry continues to face staffing challenges. In an education session at the 2024 Axxess, Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE) , Fatou Ceesay, President and CEO of Cairasu Home Care, David Totaro, Chief Government Affairs Officer of BAYADA … Keep Reading
Navigating the complexities of Medicare Advantage continues to be a sticking point for organizations trying to scale their business. In an education session at the 2024 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Brent Korte, CEO of Frontpoint Health, and … Keep Reading
While they are a key component in healthcare, many compliance training programs can feel outdated, disengaging and nonproductive. However, it’s possible to overcome those challenges when you’re working with the right partner. Christina Andrews, Senior Director of Professional Services at … Keep Reading
The future of hospice care payment models is currently a significant focus within the hospice industry. In an education session at the 2024 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Alisa Gerke, Executive Director of Unity Hospice, and Aaron Little, … Keep Reading
Compliance shortcomings remains a critical topic and a significant challenge for leaders in the care at home industry. With heightened oversight and regulatory scrutiny, organizations must prioritize compliance and quality more than ever to ensure success. In an education session … Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final rule for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Hospice Payment Rate Update at the end of July. This rule brings several significant updates to Medicare hospice payment rates and policies, … Keep Reading
While the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) has been in effect for more than four years, many organizations still struggle to optimize their operations under its guidelines. To help organizations understand the clinical elements that impact payment under PDGM, Axxess Director … Keep Reading
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a topic of discussion in the care at home industry. While the functionality of AI is constantly evolving and improving, a pair of industry leaders shared the ways AI can be … Keep Reading
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