Category \ Hospice
The hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) is more than just a key element for delivering compliant, quality care for patients at the end of life. The IDG is made up of people who come together to discuss the care of a … Keep Reading
The Quadruple Aim has emerged as a guiding principle for transforming and enhancing patient care. Industry experts argue it’s crucial to apply this framework to address the unique challenges in care at home, such as declining reimbursement for home health, … Keep Reading
Hospice leaders are responsible for the health and well-being of both their patients and their organization. From a financial perspective, this includes minimizing risk by managing spending and the hospice cap. Defining the Hospice Cap The cap is designed to … Keep Reading
The Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) Survey makes up 30% of an organization’s Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) score. Given its direct impact on an organization’s financial health, monitoring how patients respond to the HHCAHPS … Keep Reading
With new rules and regulations from Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) to a full rollout of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Program (HHVBP), the home health care landscape is ever-changing, with industry leaders consistently challenged to maintain compliance. With added pressures … Keep Reading
Developing a compliant plan of care must be a priority for hospice organizations. The plan of care should address recent compliance trends, including: Individualized plan of care Hospice aide services Registered nurse (RN) designation Bereavement In a session at the … Keep Reading
When a patient begins receiving home health services, they may not be thinking about what will happen when the care episode ends. However, home health organizations need to start thinking about discharge right away – even during the initial intake … Keep Reading
When the new Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS-E) came into effect on January 1, 2023, clinicians and care at home leaders expressed concerns of longer completion times for the updated assessment, putting further strain on recruitment and retention efforts. … Keep Reading
The beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) brought a whirlwind of change that swept across healthcare organizations, including hospices. Hospice organizations had to navigate many regulatory changes designed to ensure the safety of staff, patients and their families. … Keep Reading
Medical research suggests 250,000 to 400,000 deaths annually are caused by medical mistakes in hospitals. Poor provider communication or sharing inaccurate information often contributes to those deaths. In the care at home industry, these potential errors can be addressed as … Keep Reading
Between kids home from school, family vacations and barbecues with friends, summer can be a challenging time for home health organizations to meet their staffing needs. Providing clinicians with time off and shifting schedules to ensure all visits are filled … Keep Reading
Some 61% of the Medicare population will be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan by 2032, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Private insurers contract with Medicare through MA plans, and these plans may have different reporting requirements for … Keep Reading
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