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Four Reasons Why All Home Health Agencies Need to Conduct HHCAHPS Surveys
Author: Andrew Awoniyi, ND, RN-BC
Date: March 31, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires Medicare-certified home health agencies with 60 or more patients in the last 12 months (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015) to conduct the Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) surveys. However, all agencies -- regardless of... Keep Reading
Axxess Featured in Health Management Technology Magazine
Author: Lisa Dawson
Date: March 31, 2015
An article by Axxess Chief Technology Officer Andrew Olowu was featured in Health Management Technology’s April issue. The article is titled “BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Delivering Proof of Care at the Point of Care.” The article discusses employee bring-your-own-device programs and the multiple benefits of an Electronic Visit Verification... Keep Reading
NewsDay Tuesday: As Senate Adjourns Without Repealing SGR, 21 Percent CMS Reimbursement Reduction Looms
Author: Axxess
Date: March 30, 2015
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill repealing the Sustainable Growth Rate, but the Senate adjourned on Friday without taking action—and they won’t return for two weeks. After the Easter break, providers are hopeful that the Senate will hurriedly pass legislation that repeals the SGR. Without it, physicians face a 21... Keep Reading
Mobile Technology Helps Clinicians Work Efficiently
Author: Lisa Dawson
Date: March 25, 2015
In every business, streamlining operational workflow is critical to maximizing cash flow. Home health agencies – providing in-home care services to potentially thousands of patients per week – are no exception. These services are provided by clinicians -- skilled nurses; physical, occupational and speech therapists – who are based at... Keep Reading
NewsDay Tuesday: Why Americans Should Care About ICD-10 Delay
Author: Axxess
Date: March 24, 2015
The ICD or 'International Classification of Diseases' system is a standardized way of documenting diagnosis and procedure codes throughout the world. They are a way for physicians, hospitals, and other providers to exchange information with health plans to describe a patient's condition and the services that were provided to treat... Keep Reading
NewsDay: Retirees Rank Home Care No. 1 Way to Meet Long-Term Needs
Author: Axxess
Date: March 19, 2015
The majority of retirees age 50 and older say their top preference for receiving long-term care is in their own home, according to a survey conducted by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave. The survey showed that 85 percent would prefer to receive extended care in their home, 10 percent would... Keep Reading
Don’t Be Next: Help Your Organization Avoid Healthcare Fraud
Author: Axxess
Date: March 18, 2015
Most healthcare providers are honest and operate legitimate businesses. Yet news reports surrounding fraud cases tell us some are not. It is clear the U.S. federal government is serious about cracking down on fraud. In fiscal year 2013, the government’s healthcare fraud prevention and enforcement efforts recovered a record-breaking $4.3 billion... Keep Reading
Axxess Home Healthcare Experts Discuss the Future of Home-Centered Care
Author: Axxess
Date: March 17, 2015
DALLAS (March 17, 2015) – Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software -- also the only software vendor accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC)-- will present at the American Society on Aging conference in Chicago,  March 23-27. This five-day event aims to help professionals in the... Keep Reading
NewsDay Tuesday: Smartphones Poised to Change Individual Healthcare
Author: Lisa Dawson
Date: March 17, 2015
Smartphones and cloud computing are poised to impact the healthcare industry in a major way. Soon mobile devices will be generating information about your medical health -- such as blood pressure, glucose levels, heart rhythm, oxygen in the bloodstream, lung function and mood -- and transmitting it directly to your... Keep Reading
Axxess Article on Value-Based Purchasing for Home Healthcare Featured in HCAF Magazine
Author: Axxess
Date: March 12, 2015
An article by Axxess President and CEO John Olajide was featured in the Home Care Association of Florida’s (HCAF’s) magazine. The article is titled “CMS Considers a Value-Based Purchasing Program for Home Health Care Agencies.” Value-based purchasing uses performance-based payments that link financial incentives to health care providers' performance. The... Keep Reading
Axxess Releases White Paper on Preparing Home Health Agencies for a CMS Audit
Author: Axxess
Date: March 11, 2015
DALLAS (March 11, 2015) – Axxess, an industry leader in home health management software -- also the only software vendor accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center – has developed a white paper to help home health agencies understand audits conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS... Keep Reading
Agencies Should Beware of Auto-cancelling RAPs or Face Zero-Payment RAPs in Near Future
Author: Jennifer Gibson Osburn RN, HCS-D ICD-10-CM, COS-C, Senior Clinical Consultant
Date: March 9, 2015
Billing and revenue exchange is one of the biggest issues for home health agencies across the nation. Without processes in place, agencies face challenges of timely billing and delayed payments. In the near future, agencies must expertly examine and fine tune their auditing and billing policies to ensure that RAPs... Keep Reading
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