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Interprofessional Collaboration: The Nurse Perspective
Author: Shawn Hamilton, RN BSN, COS-C
Date: August 25, 2015
As the delivery of healthcare evolves to become more interconnected, coordinating care between nurses, pharmacists, physicians, social workers and other disciplines has become increasingly important. Ultimately, this collaboration helps improve patient outcomes. Click here to read the full article on Nursing... Keep Reading
Axxess Offers Comprehensive Training and Software for ICD-10 Coding
Author: Axxess
Date: August 20, 2015
Ready or Not, ICD-10 Takes Effect October 1. DALLAS (Aug. 20, 2015) – Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software and accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center, offers in-person training to help home health organizations transition to the new ICD-10 medical code set, effective October 1, 2015. In just... Keep Reading
Axxess Releases White Paper for Home Health Agencies
Author: Axxess
Date: August 18, 2015
ICD-10-CM Transition: Prepare for Cash-Flow Impact. DALLAS (August 18, 2015)  Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software — also accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center  has released a white paper to help home health agencies effectively manage the transition to the ICD-10 medical code set, which is... Keep Reading
Are You Ready for ICD-10?
Author: John Olajide, Founder and CEO, Axxess
Date: August 12, 2015
An article by Axxess President and CEO John Olajide was featured in D Healthcare today. It is titled “Major Change Now Imminent for Providers: Are You Ready for ICD-10?” The article discusses key readiness factors to consider before transitioning to the new medical code set, effective October 1, 2015. Click here... Keep Reading
New CMS Guidance for Medicare Reviewers
Author: Jennifer Gibson Osburn RN, HCS-D ICD-10-CM, COS-C, Senior Clinical Consultant
Date: August 11, 2015
Last month, CMS published a change request effecting change for Medical Review of Medicare-covered home health services.[1] The changes in how contracted home health medical record reviewers are instructed to assess claims, according to CR 9189, go into effect August 11, 2015. Many agencies are not familiar with this change request,... Keep Reading
House Calls are Coming Back
Author: Axxess
Date: July 28, 2015
A lot of elderly people in the US live on their own. According to the Census website, about 32% ofwomen and 13% of men 65 to 74 live alone. As well as 57% of women and 13% of men aged 85 or more. Many elderly prefer living this way instead... Keep Reading
CMS Begins Implementation of Key Payment Legislation
Author: Axxess
Date: July 21, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed a rule, continuing its commitment to transform the Medicare program to a system based on quality and healthy outcomes. The proposed rule includes updates to payment policies, adjustments to physician payments, updates to the Physician Quality Reporting System, and updates... Keep Reading
Home Health Star Rating: How Do You Rate?
Author: Andrew Awoniyi, ND, RN-BC
Date: July 17, 2015
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of Star Ratings for all Medicare-certified home healthcare agencies, as part of its ongoing rollout of Star Rating systems across healthcare settings on Compare websites on Medicare.gov. CMS has created the Home Health Compare website to share information... Keep Reading
Agencies to Face Reimbursement Changes in 2016
Author: Ann Horton, Executive Director, Maryland - National Capital Homecare Association
Date: July 17, 2015
Summary of the CY 2016 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and the National Response... Background The home healthcare world was rocked yet again on July 6, 2015 with the announcement of the 2016 Proposed Rule, “CY 2016 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Value Based Purchasing Model;... Keep Reading
Five Facts about Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for Home Health Agencies
Author: Axxess
Date: July 16, 2015
Just as nutrition and exercise are vital to an individual’s health, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is necessary for the business wellbeing of a home healthcare organization. An EVV system electronically verifies the date, time and location of the patient visit. Using an Electronic Visit Verification system creates a culture of... Keep Reading
Detroit Area Doctor Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison
Author: Axxess
Date: July 14, 2015
Last week, The United States Department of Justice (DOJ)  announced the sentencing of a doctor for his role in one of the most horrific healthcare fraudulent schemes in history. It involved 553 patients and $34 million from fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary treatments, kickbacks and money laundering. Click here to... Keep Reading
What Does Value-Based Care Mean for Home Care Clinicians?
Author: Carolyn Humphrey, MS, RN, FAAN
Date: July 9, 2015
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, there have been many changes to the healthcare industry. As the Act continues to rollout, healthcare providers are considering how it will affect the care they give, their reimbursements and how their clinicians will practice. One major change... Keep Reading
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