The Medicare Cost Report (MCR) is a detailed financial document that healthcare providers participating in the Medicare program are required to submit annually to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It provides information on utilization of services, revenue … Keep Reading

Hospice agencies are stretching themselves thin to minimize the impact of today’s most pressing challenges. And while there’s no denying the value technology can provide, implementing a new solution requires time, resources and planning that agencies are hard pressed to … Keep Reading

Treating Medicare patients comes with a level of nuance that is important to understand to ensure that organizations remain compliant and patients receive appropriate care. Standards for quality care and payment can sometimes be dictated by Medicare’s payment policies and … Keep Reading

Palliative care is a holistic approach that aims to improve the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses. It combines symptom management, psychosocial support and spiritual care to provide comprehensive and compassionate care that seeks to alleviate suffering, promote … Keep Reading

As the care at home industry settles into the new year, experts are reflecting on key takeaways from 2023 and exploring how these insights can be leveraged to inform best practices in 2024. Axxess experts Arlene Maxim, RN, HCS-C, Senior … Keep Reading

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Hospice Benefit Component of the Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model to help patients needing end-of-life care transition seamlessly to hospice care. With the VBID model’s extension through 2030, … Keep Reading

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, care at home organizations are gearing up for a transformative year ahead. According to the recently released 2024 Industry Trends Report, commissioned by Axxess in partnership with the Council of State Home Care and … Keep Reading

Amy Rose, Senior Director of Palliative Products for Axxess, was named a 2023 Future Leader by Hospice News. To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a high-performing employee who is 40 … Keep Reading

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-based care space has seen remarkable advancements. The ensuing public health emergency acted as a catalyst that underscored the critical need for high-quality health care accessible within the comfort of one’s home. As a result, … Keep Reading

Home-based care has come a long way since 2020. But for the industry to rise to the next level and better leverage innovative technologies, a greater degree of interoperability is needed, according to Tim Ingram, executive vice president of interoperability … Keep Reading

In this Future in Focus interview, Home Health Care News catches up with Deborah Hoyt, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at Axxess, to learn more about in-home care providers’ ability to lower costs and improve patient outcomes. HHCN: When … Keep Reading