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Early in the pandemic, even the most experienced home care organizations acknowledged their lack of preparation for the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic forced home care and the entire healthcare continuum to adapt overnight. According to current estimates, we can expect … Keep Reading
Most home health organizations have seen their census return to pre-pandemic levels, and in some cases, have increased and grown their operations because of greater appreciation for in-home care due to COVID-19. As a new “normal” evolves, the focus of … Keep Reading
Documentation at the point of care through a home care software accelerates claim submission and reimbursement. Axxess Home Care is creating documentation options that are accessible from any mobile device through the Axxess Home Care mobile application. While we continue … Keep Reading
The question that all palliative care providers face is when it may be appropriate to transition a patient to hospice care. As hospice is a type of palliative care, the demarcation is not easily identified. There are, however, distinct key … Keep Reading
Low Utilization Payment Adjustment (LUPA) rates were higher than expected in 2020, with home health organizations receiving lower reimbursements as a result. There are tools available within a home health software that administrators can use to easily follow the billing … Keep Reading
Home care organizations went through a significant transition this year, with the 21st Century Cures Act requiring electronic visit verification (EVV) for all Medicaid personal care visits. Change inevitably brings growing pains, so it is important for organizations to remain … Keep Reading
The words “pediatric palliative care” strike fear in many healthcare providers. Picturing children and their families suffering can be so overwhelming that it becomes a barrier to truly understanding the good things that come from the provision of pediatric palliative … Keep Reading
Caregivers often leave home care organizations due to poor communication and scheduling difficulties. Eliminating these stressors should be a top priority for home care administrators, especially considering labor costs can account for 60% of a healthcare organization’s operating budget. Begin … Keep Reading
How do we deliver the best patient experience for the greatest number of people in an affordable manner? This is ultimately the goal of each home healthcare organization and an initiative that relies on many factors, starting with a commitment … Keep Reading
Would you like to improve your client outcomes? Have you had any incidents in the past year? Is your caregiver turnover rate high? If yes, you might want to consider implementing a skills week at your home care organization. It … Keep Reading
As hospice organizations continue to span the spectrum of the post-acute industry, many consider palliative care to be part of a natural progression. According to the 2020 National Hospice and Palliative Care Needs Survey Results Summary, 69% of its members … Keep Reading
According to the United States Census Bureau, the number of the nation’s 65-and-older population has grown by more than one third since 2010. With this growth, the number of people diagnosed with a serious illness has climbed, increasing the need … Keep Reading
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