Category \ Hospice
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
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 … 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 … 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
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 … 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 … 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
Effective workforce management is crucial in today’s healthcare landscape. A recent industry survey highlighted several challenges in this area, including staffing and upskilling employees. The survey found that only 55% of home health and hospice staff feel fully prepared to … Keep Reading
Allegiance Healthcare, operating under the Allegiance Health Management umbrella, is a leading provider of post-acute care in Louisiana, offering home health, hospice, palliative care, and transitional care services to all patients regardless of the complexity or acuity of their diagnosis. … 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
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