The home health star ratings summarize key performance measures in an easy-to-understand format, improving the ability of consumers to compare and choose top-performing home healthcare providers, in addition to other detailed information.
Since home health organizations that are rated four or five stars are typically sought out as potential partners, improving... Keep Reading
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 the virus to be a part of our lives for a... Keep Reading
Palliative care physicians are constantly having “the hospice talk” with patients who are days away from death, a talk that comes too late and not in a way that will be beneficial to the patient and their family. People often believe that the only thing a palliative physician is responsible... Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we’re joined by Edo Banach, JD, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. He has worked as the senior advisor and deputy director of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and associate general... 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 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) remains on advancing... Keep Reading
Being a caregiver means not just caring for an ailment, but the entire person, and that includes their mental health.
As such, it is essential to connect with the client and their family to recognize when there is a problem.
Mental health plays a critical role in the healing and overall well-being... Keep Reading
Leading a hospice organization to deliver quality patient care in the most efficient and cost effective manner requires managing personnel, regulatory, accreditation and other requirements. The amount of requirements can sometimes feel like paperwork comes before patients.
One time-consuming regulatory related task with strict deadlines is keeping track of patients for... Keep Reading
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a necessary shift in healthcare delivery and the Biden Administration indicating their support early on, home-based care is becoming a national priority.
New legislation that would directly bolster the home healthcare industry has been introduced by the House Education and Labor Committee, called the Direct Creation,... 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 to add notes to the list, we are also adding addenda... 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 indicators to help recognize when a patient may need to be... Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we’re joined by Bill Dombi, Esq., the president of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, where he also serves as the director for the Center for Healthcare Law and the executive director of the Homecare and Hospice Financial Managers Association.
With nearly... 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 changes in the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). These tools will help... Keep Reading