Category \ Home Health
During an audience poll in a recent presentation, 61% of attendees admitted that they are not using an electronic medical records (EMR) software that offers interoperability with other programs. Using an intuitive home health software that provides these built-in connections … Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we’re joined by Ken Albert, president and CEO of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. Androscoggin is an independent nonprofit home healthcare organization in central Maine that has been serving about nine counties and … Keep Reading
Since 1999, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has required certified home health organizations to collect extensive patient assessment data with more than 100 questions. Over 20 years later, clinicians are still struggling with time constraints in assessing … Keep Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic is very new territory for all of us. The more information we have, the safer we can be. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers guidance on vaccinating home-bound patients, which includes training resources and … Keep Reading
The implementation of the no-pay Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) did not come without its setbacks, both at the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) and home health organization levels. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is correcting internal system … Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we welcome Johanna Beliveau, DNP, MBA, RN, President and Chief Executive Officer of Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH). Serving the Upper Connecticut River Valley region since 1907, VNH … Keep Reading
Home health documentation has become more complex, evolving over the years to ensure a high standard of care. In the campaign for patient-centered, quality care, governing bodies are now auditing visit documentation to measure quality. The Centers for Medicare and … Keep Reading
I was delighted to have three well-respected national home healthcare leaders join me in a candid conversation about their personal thoughts on leadership at a time of tremendous change and opportunity. These leaders – Edo Banach, Bill Dombi and Vicki … Keep Reading
A recent comment in the Axxess User Community brought up best practices for home health documentation, and one strategy that surfaced as a potential solution was outsourcing. But is this the best option for an organization? With the right home … Keep Reading
The implementation of major 2021 billing changes is underway and home health organizations are adapting to new operations to stay compliant and manage revenue. One month into 2021, organizations have already learned some tips on succeeding with no-pay Requests for … Keep Reading
A new episode of the Help Choose Home podcast welcomes Michelle Woodbrey, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors. Founded in 2011, 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors offers referral and coaching services to older adults and their families … Keep Reading
The coronavirus pandemic did not stop the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from making substantial billing changes for home health providers, including the Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP), cash upfront per Medicare patient, morphing into a no-pay RAP … Keep Reading
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