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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has made history by releasing the first ever Home Health Experience of Care Star Ratings. The CMS Deputy Administrator and Chief Medical Officer Patrick Conway, M.D., MSc. stated “Having the HHCAHPS Survey … Keep Reading
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been named as one of Dallas/Fort Worth’s 2016 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For ®! The Best & Brightest honor is awarded to the top companies that prove their excellence in HR … Keep Reading
John Olajide doesn’t spend much time in his new office. The private corner room belonging to founder and CEO of home health services company Axxess Technology Solutions is relatively bare: A few photos, awards, a desk, a couple chairs. It’s … Keep Reading
Marvin Javellana, co-owner of the Better Care Home Health agency, explains how data from Axxess and the clinicians at the agency have proved the organization’s value as a member of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). Axxess tracks key data that … Keep Reading
Home health care agencies and other providers can make judgment calls in when to use certain ICD-10 codes that in most circumstances are not meant to appear together, according to interim guidance issued Monday by the National Center for Health … Keep Reading
Editor’s note: Original article featuring Axxess published on HealthcareDIVE. After years of planning, software upgrades, complaints, varying degrees of panic and numerous delays, the new generation of U.S. healthcare codes goes into effect today. “Many agencies were gearing up for the … Keep Reading
Is Your Organization Ready for October 1? DALLAS (Sept. 28, 2015) – Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software and accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), offers in-person, hands-on training to help home health organizations effectively … Keep Reading
As the delivery of healthcare evolves to become more interconnected, coordinating care between nurses, pharmacists, physicians, social workers and other disciplines has become increasingly important. Ultimately, this collaboration helps improve patient outcomes. Click here to read the full article on … Keep Reading
A lot of elderly people in the US live on their own. According to the Census website, about 32% ofwomen and 13% of men 65 to 74 live alone. As well as 57% of women and 13% of men aged … Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed a rule, continuing its commitment to transform the Medicare program to a system based on quality and healthy outcomes. The proposed rule includes updates to payment policies, adjustments to physician … Keep Reading
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of Star Ratings for all Medicare-certified home healthcare agencies, as part of its ongoing rollout of Star Rating systems across healthcare settings on Compare websites on Medicare.gov. CMS … Keep Reading
The home healthcare industry is changing rapidly. From the increase in demand for services to a growing population of those with chronic diseases, to regulations such as the transition to ICD-10 — technology is alleviating many challenges healthcare agencies are … Keep Reading
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