(Reuters) - A congressional agency on Friday recommended making traditional Medicare beneficiaries pay more money upfront for medical services as a way to insulate the popular government program from ever-rising healthcare costs. A report by the nonpartisan Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or Medpac, recommended a new 20 percent charge for the... Keep Reading

(Tempe, AZ, June 14, 2012) Axxess exhibited for the first time ever and grabbed the attention of the attendees, serving as an Exhibitor and Major Raffle Sponsor of the two-day Arizona Association for Home Care Annual Conference, held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center in Tempe, AZ.  The conference was... Keep Reading

Either you've used your legacy platform for way too long, or you've never "made the plunge" to implement a new software platform for your home health agency operation. Now you've gone through months of evaluation of the marketplace for HHA software and finally, you've made the decision to choose AgencyCore... Keep Reading

Does accreditation make a difference? When an organization is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), it has publicly identified itself as promoting the highest professional standards for nursing with its foundational role and impact on healthcare as a whole. The American Nurses Credentialing Center globally promotes excellence in nursing and... Keep Reading

What can you do to reduce your chance of becoming a target of a fraud investigation, or if you do become a target, minimize the risk of assessment of maximum penalties? How can you assure and demonstrate that your organization has accurate medical record documentation that supports the diagnoses and... Keep Reading

(Traverse City, MI. May 24, 2012) In support of the educational needs of home health agencies, Axxess exhibited and assumed a preeminent role as in serving as an Exhibitor and Major Raffle Sponsor of the two-day Michigan Home Health Association Annual Conference, held at the fabulous Grand Traverse Resort in... Keep Reading

From the Editor ---This article below was gleaned from the newsletter of the Home Care Association of Florida. The NAHC is actively questioning the CMS which promulgated and published this new rule regarding the PECOS status of physicians who are giving orders for Home Health Care episodes. Of Note: Axxess is... Keep Reading

New research shows that people with diabetes are living longer, and this is likely due to heart-healthy habits and tighter control of blood sugar levels. Many people may only associate diabetes with vision loss, kidney disease, and limb amputations, but it also increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. From... Keep Reading

The last few articles have reviewed the role of a number of factors and their impact on patient falls.  The role of the environment cannot be overstated in maintaining patient safety, especially in the area of preventing falls. A comprehensive assessment of the home environment should be part of the other... Keep Reading

An Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit of the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) revealed errors in 30 percent of all claims paid by HCFA in fiscal year 1996.  These findings remain relevant even today as observed during recent QA appointments. The top three errors identified were: Insufficient/No documentation.  In ~ 47%... Keep Reading

(Dallas, TX, May 16, 2012)  The sparkling new Omni Dallas Hotel in Downtown Dallas was the scene of a gala celebration that is unique in our city. Its purpose is to bring the supporters of the Boys and Girls Club in direct contact with the youth that benefit from their... Keep Reading

Patients with cognitive impairments are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from falls, indicating the patient's mental capacity has an impact on their overall risk. Cognitive impairments range from acute (induced by metabolic issues or medication) to chronic, and from mild to severe. Cognitive impairment is characterized by a decline in... Keep Reading