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(Dallas, TX) Software Advice, an Austin, TX based independent ratings and referral firm, has been reviewing and rating home health software platforms for 2012, and a clear leader has emerged in this crowded field which lists 62 home health software … Keep Reading
(Washington, D.C., August 24, 2012) The Center for Medicare Services has announced that the compliance date for the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, including the Official ICD–10–PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, has been extended from October 1, 2013 … Keep Reading
Depression in the elderly often goes undetected although it is a real and common problem. The elderly have a unique set of circumstances that can precipitate depression. They are more likely to be widowed, they may have to move from … Keep Reading
Washington, D.C. (June 28, 2012) – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act. The following is the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s (NAHC) official statement, from President Val J. Halamandaris: “NAHC has long supported reforms that … Keep Reading
In the current Home Health environment, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness have become a primary focus. Due to an increase in utilization, and attendant cost increases, home health care has become a target for cost reduction by Medicare. As the government … Keep Reading
As mentioned in the previous articles, falls are a major cause of death and disability in the elderly and costly. One third of adults aged 65 and older fall each year, with 20% – 30% of these patients experiencing moderate … Keep Reading
WASHINGTON – Three operators of a Miami health care agency were sentenced today to 120, 87 and 87 months in prison, respectively, for their participation in a $60 million home health Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the … Keep Reading
(Oklahoma City, OK, April 25, 2012) Axxess Healthcare Consult assumed a preeminent role as in serving as the lead sponsor of the two-day Southwest Regional Home Care Conference in Oklahoma City, OK on April 24, 25 at the Cox Convention … Keep Reading
When caring for homebound patients, we frequently see a number of whom are unsteady on their feet and may have experienced falls. Falling or the risk of falling is a real concern due to the impact on patient independence even … Keep Reading
Home health agencies today are feeling the pressure of reduced or delayed payments as well as increased expenses. It is more important than ever that billing is done right the first time, every time. Avoidable billing errors can lead to … Keep Reading
On February 28, the Department of Justice held press conferences and press releases to provide information to the public about the conclusion of their two year investigation into alleged fraudulent activities of Dr. Jacques Roy and his associate with Medistat, … Keep Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- United States Department of Justice Dallas Doctor Arrested for Alleged Role in Nearly $375 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme | Office Manager for Doctor and Five Owners of Dallas-Area Home Health Agencies Also Arrested WASHINGTON – A … Keep Reading
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