OASIS-D is coming soon to the home health industry, introducing new regulations and requirements beginning January 1, 2019. Understanding the new items and modifications in the OASIS-D assessment is essential for industry professionals to ensure accurate, high-quality data collection.
Changes from OASIS-C2 to OASIS-D include the addition of new items, revision... Keep Reading
As a first-time attendee of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) Conference and Expo earlier this month, I came away with a better understanding of our industry and the people who bring it to life with their passion for making lives better.
At the conference, there are plenty... Keep Reading
The Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) patient engagement survey impacts the bottom line of home health agencies substantially, by attracting referral sources and value-based reimbursement. It is imperative for organizations to understand the HHCAHPS survey, and work on improving each measure to maximize long-term growth... Keep Reading
Claims denials are common in the healthcare industry and cost providers time and money. Simple mistakes in the claims process can lead to a denial that costs additional labor to refile and delays reimbursement crucial for the business’ cash flows. The average denial rate is between five and ten percent.... Keep Reading
The Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) patient engagement survey impacts the bottom line of home health agencies substantially, by attracting referral sources and value-based reimbursement. It is imperative for organizations to understand the HHCAHPS survey, and work on improving each measure to maximize long-term growth... Keep Reading
Claim denial rates hurt the bottom line of home healthcare businesses of every size. Every provider has had to experience denials when filing claims for both Medicare and managed care. Oftentimes, a simple mistake is to blame. The average denial rate in the healthcare industry is between five and ten... Keep Reading
The Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) patient engagement survey impacts the bottom line of home health agencies substantially, by attracting referral sources and value-based reimbursement. It is imperative for organizations to understand the HHCAHPS survey, and work on improving each measure to maximize long-term growth... Keep Reading
After months of anticipation, CMS last week released the final copy of the Interpretive Guidelines associated with Home Health Agency Conditions of Participation. These guidelines will be incorporated into the State Operations Manual, Appendix B, and are to be used by the surveyors who periodically assess a Medicare-licensed agency for... Keep Reading
The Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) patient engagement survey impacts the bottom line of home health agencies substantially, by attracting referral sources and value-based reimbursement. It is imperative for organizations to understand the HHCAHPS survey, and work on improving each measure to maximize long-term growth... Keep Reading
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Axxess puts our clients first in everything we do. This is the reason we are so proud to have products that are the easiest to use in the industry. Our goal is to help our clients spend more time delivering quality care and less time dealing with support requests. Axxess... Keep Reading
The Home Care Association of America reported that more than 8,000 people have turned 65 every day since 2011, and the anticipated population growth of seniors will be at nearly 72 million by 2025. Although generally healthier than seniors a century ago, they have chronic diseases which will worsen as they grow... Keep Reading
Home health aides and personal care aides account for some of the highest levels of turnover in the home-based care industry. They also account for some of the highest areas of growth in the job market. In a recent webinar, Hayley Gleason with the Home Care Aide Council presented information... Keep Reading
