Home Health & Hospice Week
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Home Health & Hospice Week
- Patient-Driven Groupings Model:
Focus On Occurrence Codes For PDGM Reimbursement Success
Be prepared to back up your code usage in medical review. You’ll be at risk [...] - Reimbursement:
Here's What Counts Toward The Institutional Pay Bump — And What Doesn't
Watch out for tricky swing bed patients. Designating a 30-day period as “institutional” under the [...] - Payment:
Take A Look At Latest PDGM Clarifications
Learn the latest instructions on how to count Medicare Advantage periods. Time for the Patient-Driven [...] - HIPAA:
Are You Using The Right HIPAA Contract With The Right Partner?
For example: Don’t go overboard with a BAA contract for your cleaners. With so many [...] - Compliance:
Here's Why You Should Review Your Contracts Annually
Warning: Evolving cyber criminals may necessitate contract changes. You can’t just start using a new [...] - Industry Note:
Providers' MBI Usage Continues To Trend Up
Over three-fourths of providers now use the new patient numbers. Time is running out for [...] - Industry Note:
Use New ACO Case Study To Inform Your Agency's Future Strategy
If you’re wondering how you may fit into the changing Medicare landscape that includes Accountable [...] - Industry Note:
MACs, MA Plans Can Review Your Claims Simultaneously
Getting put on medical review for your Medicare Advantage claims won’t get you out of [...] - Industry Note:
Expect Some Differences In Medicaid Rates
Now that Medicare has finalized its 2020 hospice payment rates, Medicaid has issued its rates [...] - Industry Note:
New Measure Debuts On Hospice Compare
If you haven’t done so yet, head over to Hospice Compare to see your newly [...] - Industry Note:
Unaffiliated Hospice Houses Gain In Popularity
Hospices often furnish services in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes — and [...] - Industry Note:
More Health Departments Close HHAs
Health department-based home health agencies are continuing to become more scarce, multiple closings and sales [...]
