The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2024 proposed rule for home health payment rates. The proposed rule includes significant changes in reimbursement, including deep cuts.
As the industry looks at the changes in reimbursement in the proposed rule, organizations will need to make major changes to... Keep Reading
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the end of the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. Regulatory flexibilities for healthcare providers, including home health and hospice, were established during the PHE to provide continuity of care as well as the safety of providers... Keep Reading
Living with dementia can be a complex and challenging experience for both patients and their caregivers. While care at home providers are on the front lines, providing much-needed care and support to those living with dementia, it can be difficult to fully understand and empathize with the experiences of dementia... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2024 proposed rule for home health payment rates. The proposed rule includes significant changes in reimbursement, including deep cuts. While the rule will not be finalized until November 2023, it’s important for providers to understand the proposed rule’s content... Keep Reading
There is an increasing trend of home healthcare organizations using technology to assist with routine patient care and predict patient outcomes. For patients who need support with cognitive function, technology can assist with improving cognitive outcomes, leading to increased patient satisfaction and decreased hospitalization.
In an education session at the 2023... Keep Reading
With Congress looking at legislation that supports more home-based healthcare programs and payers looking for lower-cost solutions, home care organizations have many opportunities for growth and expansion.
“What a time to be in home care, right? It’s the new frontier,” said Debbie Miller, Founder and CEO of 52 Weeks Marketing, LLC.
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Care at home leaders are continuing to rapidly add community-based palliative care programs to their service lines. While this growth offers a benefit to the community and patients, palliative care is often viewed as a loss leader for organizations. Amy Rose, RN, MSN, CHPN, Product Director at Axxess, shared how... Keep Reading
The hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) is more than just a key element for delivering compliant, quality care for patients at the end of life. The IDG is made up of people who come together to discuss the care of a patient in one of their most vulnerable moments. Navigating the... Keep Reading
The Quadruple Aim has emerged as a guiding principle for transforming and enhancing patient care. Industry experts argue it’s crucial to apply this framework to address the unique challenges in care at home, such as declining reimbursement for home health, increased productivity expectations and ongoing staffing shortages.
During an education session... Keep Reading
Hospice leaders are responsible for the health and well-being of both their patients and their organization. From a financial perspective, this includes minimizing risk by managing spending and the hospice cap.
Defining the Hospice Cap
The cap is designed to ensure that hospice care does not exceed the cost of conventional medical... Keep Reading
The Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) Survey makes up 30% of an organization’s Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) score. Given its direct impact on an organization’s financial health, monitoring how patients respond to the HHCAHPS Survey questions is critical.
In an education session at the 2023... Keep Reading
With new rules and regulations from Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) to a full rollout of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Program (HHVBP), the home health care landscape is ever-changing, with industry leaders consistently challenged to maintain compliance.
With added pressures due to staff shortages, leaders today need to ensure they are... Keep Reading
