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Preventing Falls – Importance of Balance (Part 1)
Author: Andrew Awoniyi, ND, RN-BC
Date: April 19, 2012
When caring for homebound patients, we frequently see a number of whom are unsteady on their feet and may have experienced falls.  Falling or the risk of falling is a real concern due to the impact on patient independence even within the home setting.  One third of adults aged 65... Keep Reading
5 Tips to Avoid Medicare Billing Errors
Author: Robin Jordan
Date: April 3, 2012
Home health agencies today are feeling the pressure of reduced or delayed payments as well as increased expenses.  It is more important than ever that billing is done right the first time, every time. Avoidable billing errors can lead to denials and reduced cash flow.  By knowing how to reduce... Keep Reading
The Most Dangerous Room in a Patient’s House
Author: Joni Wilson, RN
Date: March 29, 2012
Every year about 250,000 people end up in emergency rooms after falling in the bathroom, and about 14% of them are hospitalized. Younger people are more likely to fall in and around the bath tub, but seniors suffer more than half their injuries near the toilet. Women sustain injuries more often... Keep Reading
Axxess Healthcare Consult Launches New Website
Author: Jessica Partida
Date: March 27, 2012
Dallas, TX – Axxess Healthcare Consult today announced the launch of its new website, designed with a fresh user-friendly interface, eye pleasing web experience and high impact presentation of information regarding its home health agency management solutions. The new web presence can be found at their existing web address: http://axxessconsult.com. “The... Keep Reading
Axxess Further Demonstrates Commitment to the Education and Training Needs of Agencies Nationwide
Author: Sam Smith
Date: March 21, 2012
Axxess, creators of the comprehensive Agencycore® home health agency operations platform, served as a major sponsor at the 2012 Illinois Homecare and Hospice Council (IHHC) Annual Conference held in Chicago, IL from March 14-16, 2012. The two day conference was attended by over 200 home health and hospice nurses, as... Keep Reading
Five Lessons Learned from the Alleged $375 Million Medicare Fraud Case
Author: Sam Smith
Date: March 13, 2012
On February 28, the Department of Justice held press conferences and press releases to provide information to the public about the conclusion of their two year investigation into alleged fraudulent activities of Dr. Jacques Roy and his associate with Medistat, a physician practice located in Dallas. According to the Federal... Keep Reading
Biggest Medicare Fraud in History Busted – 78 Home Health Agencies Affected!
Author: Sam Smith
Date: February 28, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- United States Department of Justice Dallas Doctor Arrested for Alleged Role in Nearly $375 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme | Office Manager for Doctor and Five Owners of Dallas-Area Home Health Agencies Also Arrested WASHINGTON - A physician and the office manager of his medical practice, along with five... Keep Reading
Finding Independence with a Little Help from Her Home Health Caregivers
Author: Sam Smith
Date: February 28, 2012
Stories that warm the heart -like the one told below- are repeated daily due to the care and concern exhibited by home health agencies all over the US. A growing number of the most highly effective agencies are utilizing Axxess’ Agencycore web based, state of the art platform to organize... Keep Reading
Axxess Healthcare Consult Sponsors ICD 9 Trainings in Chicago Metro, exhibits at OASIS Workshop in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Author: Dapo Oriola
Date: February 24, 2012
Axxess Healthcare Consult sponsored a one day ICD 9 Training Session in the Chicago area on February 21, 2012. The training seminar was organized by The Association of Certified Home Health Agencies in Illinois, at the AMRON Training Center, 6425, N. Hamlin Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL.  The one day workshop was... Keep Reading
Is Your Agency Becoming a Learning Organization?
Author: Sam Smith
Date: February 23, 2012
Does your agency team always work together as a team as they operate and compete in the marketplace? When Home Health Agency (HHA) management encourages team participation to do the agency’s work, encourages the open exchange of knowledge and information- and also places its emphasis on becoming an adherent to this... Keep Reading
5 Ideas to Improve Nursing Retention in Home Health Agencies
Author: Joni Wilson, RN
Date: February 14, 2012
High turnover in nursing staff is like a plague on home health agencies. Nurses are a very independent breed. Their credentials and qualifications makes them a valuable commodity in the marketplace. Successfully managing and preventing nursing staff attrition is an issue that all successful, highly effective HHA’s must master. What can... Keep Reading
AXXESS is an Active Voice in Legislative Advocacy for the Home Health Care Industry
Author: Sam Smith
Date: February 7, 2012
Axxess Technology Solutions, creators of Agencycore, the leading web-based home health care software, actively promotes and supports the involvement of Home Healthcare Agencies in legislative issues affecting the industry on a state-by-state basis. Axxess was actively in attendance on both the East and West Coasts of the Continent in sponsorship... Keep Reading
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