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Staffing is the biggest pain point in the industry today and will continue to pose challenges in the upcoming years. As home-based care organizations grapple with fewer staff and rising demands, many are turning to technology to help ease the burden.
Three Ways Tech Improves Retention and Prevents Burnout
Author: Mick Stahlberg, Aging Media Network
Date: October 24, 2023
Staffing is the biggest pain point in the industry today and will continue to pose challenges in the upcoming years. As home-based care organizations grapple with fewer staff and rising demands, many are turning to technology to help ease the … Keep Reading
As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. However, unlike hospice services, which have a distinct payment model supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), palliative care has less established infrastructure for delivery.
Incorporating Palliative Care in Hospice: The Tech Perspective
Author: Elizabeth Ecker, Aging Media Network
Date: October 19, 2023
As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. However, unlike hospice services, which have a distinct payment model supported by the Centers for Medicare and … Keep Reading
Hospice providers digesting the recent FY 2024 final rule saw an increase in per diem payments but it wasn’t enough to match the rise in inflation. And as the saying goes, “the devil is in the details” because the 3.1% increase comes with a caveat. Wage index calculations are just one of the important regulatory updates hospices must adjust to in order to remain compliant while delivering quality end of life care. Other items include a new special focus group that could penalize hospices, as well as a closer look at health equity in hospice care.
Hospice Regulatory Updates That Providers Need to Know in 2024
Author: Johnathan Eaves, Senior Director of Communications
Date: October 17, 2023
Hospice providers digesting the recent FY 2024 final rule saw an increase in per diem payments but it wasn’t enough to match the rise in inflation. And as the saying goes, “the devil is in the details” because the 3.1% … Keep Reading
Each year updates are developed to the ICD-10 codes used across healthcare settings. The codes serve as a sort of common language in healthcare that allows anyone who understands the codes to quickly know a patient’s diagnosis. On October 1, the 2023 ICD-10 code updates went into effect and they included several important changes for home health providers to stay compliant.
Understanding the 2023 ICD-10 CM Coding Updates
Author: Johnathan Eaves, Senior Director of Communications
Date: October 12, 2023
Each year updates are developed to the ICD-10 codes used across healthcare settings. The codes serve as a sort of common language in healthcare that allows anyone who understands the codes to quickly know a patient’s diagnosis. On October 1, … Keep Reading
In an effort to better assess and improve the patient experience using the hospice benefit, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Hospice Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model. One change under the Hospice VBID model is the claims process. Under this model, hospice organizations are allowed to be paid for their services, whether contracted or not. To better explain the changes and distinctions in the claims process in Hospice VBID programs, Axxess created a one-page reference guide to address the changes and help providers navigate the new process.
Understanding the Hospice VBID Claims Management Process
Author: Alexandria Nelson, Communications Specialist
Date: October 10, 2023
In an effort to better assess and improve the patient experience using the hospice benefit, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Hospice Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model. One change under the Hospice VBID model is the … Keep Reading
For decades, hospice care has operated in a perceived silo with the rest of the healthcare continuum. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Hospice Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model and made a point to include palliative care. To explain the nuances of palliative care’s role in Hospice VBID programs, Axxess created a one-page reference guide to help providers easily understand how to run a program that aligns with requirements that Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries have access to a palliative care provider.
Palliative Care in the Hospice VBID Program
Author: Johnathan Eaves, Senior Director of Communications
Date: October 5, 2023
For decades, hospice care has operated in a perceived silo with the rest of the healthcare continuum. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Hospice Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model and made a point to include palliative … Keep Reading
There is a prevailing maxim in business: “What gets measured, gets improved.” To achieve operational excellence, care at home organizations are typically best served by understanding the all aspects of their business and constantly looking for ways to improve. Effective efficiency becomes imperative in an environment of shrinking reimbursements and rising costs. Fortunately, there are strategies and tactics that can streamline operations and leverage new technologies to drive success across an organization.
Improving Operational Success and Forecasting with Business Insights
Author: Johnathan Eaves, Senior Director of Communications
Date: October 3, 2023
There is a prevailing maxim in business: “What gets measured, gets improved.” To achieve operational excellence, care at home organizations are typically best served by understanding the all aspects of their business and constantly looking for ways to improve. Effective … Keep Reading
Care at home organizations continue to search for ways to navigate industry changes and reimbursement cuts. Home care organizations can lean on the nuances of their industry to expand and diversify their business and increase revenue.
Strategies to Diversify Your Home Care Business
Author: Alexandria Nelson, Communications Specialist
Date: September 28, 2023
Care at home organizations continue to search for ways to navigate industry changes and reimbursement cuts. Home care organizations can lean on the nuances of their industry to expand and diversify their business and increase revenue. In an education session … Keep Reading
Between reimbursement cuts and regulatory changes, the care at home industry faces many challenges. While these issues must stay top-of-mind for organizations, industry leaders should also begin to focus on developing the next generation. Ryan Klaustermeier, MSN, RN, Vice President of Professional Services for Axxess and Chair of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Next Generation Leadership Council, shared why developing the next generation of leaders is crucial to the care at home industry.
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
Author: Alexandria Nelson, Communications Specialist
Date: September 26, 2023
Between reimbursement cuts and regulatory changes, the care at home industry faces many challenges. While these issues must stay top-of-mind for organizations, industry leaders should also begin to focus on developing the next generation. Ryan Klaustermeier, MSN, RN, Vice President … Keep Reading
Diversity in the care at home industry is continuing to grow in importance. Organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) can see benefits ranging from increased employee engagement to improved patient care.
Elevating Your Organization with DEI
Author: Emily Genoese, Communications Manager
Date: September 21, 2023
Diversity in the care at home industry is continuing to grow in importance. Organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) can see benefits ranging from increased employee engagement to improved patient care. Tom Codd, Chief People Officer at Axxess, … Keep Reading
Many care at home organizations, especially hospice providers, are considering adding palliative care services as a separate business line. Community-based palliative care programs can address gaps in care for patients with a serious illness and serve as a referral source for other services.
Leveraging Palliative Care for Seamless Transitions
Author: Emily Genoese, Communications Manager
Date: September 19, 2023
Many care at home organizations, especially hospice providers, are considering adding palliative care services as a separate business line. Community-based palliative care programs can address gaps in care for patients with a serious illness and serve as a referral source … Keep Reading
Discover the key takeaways from Forcura's survey, including how patient care and profitability goals are impacted by referral management.
Referral Challenges and Opportunities in Home-Based Care
Author: Emily Genoese, Communications Manager
Date: September 14, 2023
Axxess partner Forcura recently collaborated with Home Health Care News on a survey and report highlighting referral challenges and opportunities in home-based care. The following blog highlights some of the key takeaways from the survey. Report Executive Summary One hundred … Keep Reading
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