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Just as nutrition and exercise are vital to an individual’s health, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is necessary for the business wellbeing of a home healthcare organization. An EVV system electronically verifies the date, time and location of the patient visit. … Keep Reading
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, there have been many changes to the healthcare industry. As the Act continues to rollout, healthcare providers are considering how it will affect the care they give, their … Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides five steps to readiness for the impending ICD-10 transitioln. From planning to codes to forms to vendors and testing — healthcare providers need to be ready to file claims with the … Keep Reading
U.S. health care organizations are working to transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 code sets to accommodate codes for new diseases and procedures by Oct. 1. Yet the majority of providers have not yet conducted ICD-10 testing, according to a survey. … Keep Reading
DALLAS (June 29, 2015) – Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software — also the only software vendor accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center – has released an eGuide aimed at helping home health agencies select the … Keep Reading
Last week, governmental officials announced the largest-ever crackdown on suspected Medicare fraud. More than 200 people are being charged in alleged false billing, amounting to around $712 million. This latest sweep by the nation’s Strike Force against Medicare fraud included … Keep Reading
More flexibility is coming for Medicare accountable care organizations (ACOs) under a final rule (CMS-1461-F) the CMS published Thursday. CMS’ Medicare Shared Savings Program will offer a new track to take on more financial risk of patient care, and it … Keep Reading
The CMS is about to release a sweeping proposed rule that could fuel a major expansion of Medicaid managed long-term care for elderly and disabled beneficiaries. The rule is overdue because Medicaid enrollment has soared 48 percent to 46 million … Keep Reading
Our nation’s healthcare system is currently undergoing a metamorphosis. The industry is shifting to quality motivated care delivery, patient-centered care, and performance driven payment. One of the many steps in the overall transition is our change to the ICD-10-CM coding … Keep Reading
Last week, information presented by experts in aging care services and home-based care achieved an unprecedented level of synergy that could bring the home health industry to a necessary tipping point toward radical redesign. Commencing with the Pennsylvania Homecare Association … Keep Reading
As AARP put it, “forgetting where you parked your car can happen to everyone occasionally, but forgetting what your car looks like may be cause for concern.” Preventing cognitive decline that can interfere with quality of life is a far … Keep Reading
Sam Smith and Merrily Orsini Lead Session at Pennsylvania Homecare Association Conference on May 13. DALLAS (May 8, 2015) – Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software — also the only software vendor accredited by the American Nursing … Keep Reading
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