The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ transition to Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) is set to begin seeing tangible results in 2025. In that year, organizations will see the financial impact of the change that has been a long time coming. Even though HHVBP is in its infancy, many... Keep Reading

Projections show that as many as 14 million people will be living with dementia in the United States by 2060. In fact, a Columbia University study found nearly 10% of Americans 65 and older have dementia while 22% have some form of mild cognitive impairment. Improving the treatment of dementia... Keep Reading

Technology plays an increasingly vital role in the delivery of healthcare at home, constantly reshaping the industry’s approach to personalized and convenient care. Christina Andrews, Senior Director of Professional Services at Axxess, laid out six tech-enabled solutions that elevate the delivery of home healthcare and highlighted the transformative potential of integrating... Keep Reading

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 and costs incurred in delivering healthcare services to Medicare beneficiaries... 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 deploy in today’s operating environment. Tech transitions are an intensive process,... 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 at other times be decided by the Conditions of Participation.... 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 comfort and foster a sense of peace and dignity throughout... 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 Vice President of Clinical Services, Zaundra Ellis, Vice President of Hospice... 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, participating Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) will be permitted, starting in 2026,... 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 Hospice Associations and Forum of State Associations, the focus for... 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 years old or younger, a passionate worker who knows how to... Keep Reading