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Patient care is coming “home” in the U.S., says the team at Axxess Technology. In a new report published this week, the company says rapid advances in technology and new ways health care is provided to patients have created new … Keep Reading
Yesterday the US Senate passed a bill, HR 4302, which delays the implementation of ICD-10 for at least a year. The 64 to 35 Senate vote came on the heels of the US House of Representatives’ passage last Thursday to … Keep Reading
Breaking News: Axxess announces the launch of its Mobile App, bringing patient care to the forefront
Only home health point-of-care solution available on both iOS and Android DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software across North America, announced the launch of its new mobile app for its home health agency clients. The new … Keep Reading
‘Synaptic leaders,’ those who understand how to embrace and lead change will be in the greatest demand in 2014 One thing became clear in 2013, all leaders across the health system have been challenged to keep pace with change, and … Keep Reading
The Intelligent Hospital Pavilion (Booth # 8265 in Hall E) has evolved considerably since its first appearance at HIMSS four years ago. Designed to showcase the unique data-streaming capabilities of RFID, RTLS, NFC and other wireless technologies, it has grown … Keep Reading
The new Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) takes effect January 1, 2020. An updated version of this article explaining the PDGM impact on a LUPA is available here. One Customer’s Experience A few weeks ago, a customer contacted our Support Center … Keep Reading
The advancement of IT into healthcare, primarily through EHR systems, facilitates clinician documentation of patient care in acute and ambulatory areas, and to a lesser extent, in the community and home setting. In addition to increasing adoption of healthcare IT, … Keep Reading
There is much talk about ICD-10 implementation, which is set to begin on October 1, 2014. However, many home health agencies are behind on their implementation plans and training according to the timelines set up by Medicare[1]. Not only are … Keep Reading
This blog article was featured originally on the Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation(AHHQI) website. Dr. Jack Lewin is the Chairman of the National Coalition on Health Care. Dr. Lewin is a primary care physician trained in internal medicine … Keep Reading
During my years working in home health, and all the agencies with which I have been associated have had a Quality Assurance Program (QA). Most state licensing programs and accrediting organizations require home health agencies to have a quality assurance … Keep Reading
Often while admitting patients, and on subsequent visits during medication management, I have run into a familiar scenario. The time comes to assess the medication regimen, and like Sherlock Holmes, I begin asking questions. Once it is established that I … Keep Reading
Palmetto GBA, the largest home health and hospice Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) has taken steps to suppress payments to home health agencies identified as having a “high number” of auto-cancelled Requests for Anticipated Payment (RAP). The National Association for Home … Keep Reading
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