Home Health Line
05/23/2016
by: Trish Twombly
Recent communication with the Coding Clinic has partially clarified guidance published in the first quarter 2016 issue of AHA Coding Clinic.
05/23/2016
Most home health agencies that have participated in the first round of CMS’ nationwide “Probe and Educate” review failed the probe, the results of HHL’s new face-to-face survey indicate.
05/23/2016
Breathe a slight sigh of relief. Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Palmetto GBA has revised a Local Coverage Determination (LCD) involving diabetic patients, easing back on a requirement that made life difficult for agencies.
05/23/2016
When partnering with a hospital as part of the comprehensive care for joint replacement model, clarify how care transitions will work among all participants and how information will be shared.
05/23/2016
A recent hack at a health care chain shows how easy it is for news about your agency to spread — and the importance of a solid communications protocol to maintain some control over the coverage you get.
05/23/2016
by: HHL’s Face-to-Face Impact Survey
Roughly 64% of respondents to HHL’s Face-to-Face Impact Survey who have participated in CMS’ “Probe and Educate” review say their agency received at least two denials. 

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