The 2023 Home Health Final Rule has been released and it contains a mixed bag of changes. A broad industry advocacy effort, which Axxess has contributed to at the highest levels, managed to convince the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to phase in the cuts in their proposed... Keep Reading
Surveys can be a point of stress for home care organizations. Having a technology partner who understands accreditation standards can ease that stress and help home care organizations avoid common survey deficiencies.
Axxess Home Care supports home care organizations that strive to be survey-ready every day. That is how Axxess Home... Keep Reading
Clinicians working for care at home organizations strive to provide the best outcomes for their patients with an individualized plan of care that reflects each patient’s needs and current living situation. The Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) can guide clinicians to ensure their patients can remain safely in their... Keep Reading
A successful, deficiency-free survey is about more than just checking off a box on an administrator’s to-do list. According to the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), surveys prove an organization’s commitment to meeting high standards of performance and focus on patient care.
Axxess Home Health supports organizations that strive to... Keep Reading
Facing rising costs of care and potential changes to reimbursement, many care at home providers are looking for ways to reduce costs while providing high-quality care. One area providers can evaluate to mitigate revenue changes is their census data. An accurate census will help organizations avoid missed visits, ensure timely... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is developing a new assessment tool for hospice providers, referred to as the Hospice Outcome and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. As hospices anticipate regulatory changes and an increased focus on quality outcomes, it’s important for providers to understand the goals of the... Keep Reading
Checking a patient’s mood and looking for any potential mood disorders can be extremely helpful in determining if the patient will successfully improve their overall health. It’s important for clinicians completing the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) to look for any mood-related concerns, as those may affect other sections... Keep Reading
As the care at home industry prepares for value-based care, organizations must find ways to consistently monitor their quality to ensure a steady revenue stream. Those who are not continually making measurable improvements will fall behind. Therefore, managing data will be a key part of direct patient care, patient outcomes... Keep Reading
As the “Great Resignation” continues across the U.S., companies are looking for ways to retain employees. High staff turnover isn’t only expensive — it’s also demoralizing and could lead to significant problems if employers can’t attract the younger generation.
Importantly, software is a decisive factor in employee retention. Therefore, companies should... Keep Reading
Roughly a quarter million Texans benefit from home health services each year. But now the federal government is threatening the ability of seniors to access this preferred method of care. Unless Medicare works to protect home health, many older Texans may lose their ability to choose where they want to... Keep Reading
There is a misconception within the care at home industry that community-based palliative care will be a loss leader for an organization. This perspective doesn’t take into account the care and positive outcomes that can be achieved through well-defined and organized palliative care delivery. Though profitable revenue models are a... Keep Reading
Only half of home-based care organizations have an established professional development strategy, according to the 2022 Home Care Staffing and Professional Development Survey. Organizations without a formal professional development strategy often cite a lack of internal resources. However, there are ways to integrate career development for staff even when facing... Keep Reading
