The utilization of electronic medical record (EMR) technologies and software in home health care industry is far from a new concept. Home Health and hospice agencies have been required to either encode clinical assessments electronically or submit electronic claims to different payors. Constant regulatory changes, initiatives to improve patient care,... Keep Reading

1. Know the Rules of the Game and how to apply them. Familiarity with the Federal Conditions of Participation, State Licensing Standards, Accrediting Body requirements and your agency‘s policy and procedure is essential. Regulations require that there is a designated “Compliance Officer” in your organization.... Keep Reading