Claims-based audits are rising, causing an increase in administrative overhead that many hospices cannot afford. Experts say the key factor to curb these audits is accurate hospice eligibility. As a result, experts are warning hospices to enforce a tighter review process with clear documentation of tools used.
Understanding whether a patient... Keep Reading
Sometimes called a Significant Change in Condition (SCIC), an Other Follow-Up OASIS assessment can impact reimbursement for a home health organization if performed at the appropriate time.
An OASIS, or Outcome and Assessment Information Set, is an extensive assessment tool that gathers data related to a home health patient’s general information,... Keep Reading
Home care companies are currently facing the most serious workforce recruitment crisis in the history of our industry.
As a result of the workforce challenges impacted by the U.S. economy, our industry is experiencing a severe shortage of workers. Many home care companies are raising their pay rates as a partial... Keep Reading
Changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) have been finalized to include the Hospice Care Index (HCI), an addition first introduced in the proposed rule.
The HCI is a claims-based quality measure reported throughout the patient’s lifecycle and made up of ten indicators that represent multiple aspects of care from... Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we are joined by Brent Korte, Chief Home Care Officer of EvergreenHealth. He is also an active member of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice.
Topics discussed include:
How virtual care options are making home care even more viable than before The hospital... Keep Reading
Diversity in the care at home industry has become a priority, which was confirmed in our 2020 survey done in collaboration with Home Health Care News and a 2021 trends report.
Even amidst the pandemic, around 20% of respondents believe addressing racial equity is important, and around 90% plan to increase... Keep Reading
Finding the right software for your organization is important. Ask these questions whether your organization is just starting or you have hit a breaking point with your current platform and need to make a change.
1. Partnering with a Technology Leader
Do your research to find a software that improves your operations.... Keep Reading
It is our belief that the future of healthcare is in the home. While the pandemic hit hospice organizations hard, it also affirmed our view by illuminating the value of care in the home.
Axxess partnered with Hospice News to conduct a survey of the hospice industry and its ongoing issues.... Keep Reading
Medical coding bridges the connection between providers and payers with a universal set of codes for all diagnoses, procedures, services and equipment.
Coding directly affects revenue generated for an episode. There are several factors to consider to capture the precise clinical conditions and comorbidities of the patient.
Medical Coding Checklist
Use this coding... Keep Reading
During the 20 years leading care in the home in multi-site home health, home care and hospice organizations, staff retention was a constant struggle.
The post-acute space has always suffered from high turnover rates, but that number has increased significantly in recent years. Getting staff to stay was one of our... Keep Reading
The testing phase of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model took effect at the start of 2021, with a limited number of Medicare Advantage plans participating. It is anticipated that the number of Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) will increase significantly in 2022.
When MAOs elect to participate in VBID, their patients... Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we are joined by Dr. Timothy Ihrig, the chief medical officer of Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care. He is also the founder and chief executive officer of Ihrig MD and Associates. He is an internationally recognized expert in hospice and palliative care and... Keep Reading
