The start of this year brings the 118th Congress and a new opportunity to advocate for care at home. Each healthcare sector is seeking relevance and control, along with defining its own share of the healthcare dollar. Legislative and regulatory … Keep Reading

There have been two major changes to home health in 2023: the new Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS-E) and home health value-based purchasing (HHVBP). Home health organizations must understand both to earn high star ratings and get full reimbursement … Keep Reading

Technology is becoming more integrated in all sectors of healthcare. When it’s well integrated, it can help organizations provide better care with less risk. Technology is at its best when it’s an extension of the provider, rather than a barrier … Keep Reading

Star ratings for hospices are now available on Medicare Care Compare, which was designed to help consumers find and compare the quality of Medicare providers. The higher a hospice’s score, the more likely they are to receive referrals and grow … Keep Reading

During an Axxess-sponsored webinar with Home Health Care News, three industry leaders shared insights and strategies to navigate 2023 under the CMS Home Health Final Rule. Panelists Michael P. Johnson, Practice President for home health and hospice at BAYADA Home … Keep Reading

Home healthcare does not go on vacation over the holiday season. Care at home organizations are busy ensuring visits are covered and patient needs are met, even while more staff members are requesting time off. Avoiding low payment utilization adjustments … Keep Reading

While most care at home organizations are focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered care, leaders cannot ignore the importance of financial sustainability. A sustainable business can grow, offer competitive salaries to the best caregivers and successfully navigate the changing reimbursement landscape. … Keep Reading

The weather is getting colder and holiday music is playing in every store, but there is another thing that comes around this time of the year: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV infections are on the rise, which is typical for … Keep Reading

When a patient is discharged from the hospital with new or changed medications, they are often at higher risk for rehospitalization. This could occur due to adverse effects of the medication, non-compliance or even the inability to afford the ordered … Keep Reading

Basic health literacy is fundamental to the success of each interaction between healthcare professionals and patients. It is also fundamental to putting sound public health guidance into practice and helping people follow recommendations. Defining Health Literacy Health literacy can be … Keep Reading

For some home health patients, monitoring nutrition, food and fluid intake will be a critical part of their individualized plan of care. Therefore, the Outcome Assessment and Information Set (OASIS) includes questions related to these topics in Section K. It’s … Keep Reading