Regulatory Compliance
04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
04/18/2024
As remote work becomes more common, what are the challenges and solutions for ensuring HIPAA compliance in home office environments?
04/11/2024
Don’t underestimate the importance of accurately performing D0150 (Patient Mood Interview (PHQ-2 to 9)) as signs and symptoms of depression can significantly impact overall health, well-being and patient treatment outcomes.
04/04/2024
President Biden’s administration is angling to make the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing model permanent. It was one of several initiatives announced in the president’s fiscal year 2025 budget, released March 11.
04/04/2024
Be proactive in protecting staff from potential harm in the home as recent violent incidents, including the murder of a clinician last fall, have led to new proposals aimed at keeping clinicians safe.  
04/04/2024
What are the critical components of a vendor risk management program that aligns with HIPAA compliance?
04/04/2024
It is not appropriate to assign a code for underdosing when a PRN medication is not taken, the Coding Clinic clarified in its Q1 2024 guidance update.
03/28/2024
For home health payments in 2025, MedPAC is recommending a 7% reduction in the base payment rate. The commission's recommendations to Congress also included no payment update for hospice providers.
03/28/2024
The top offenders for unbilled claims are unsigned orders and missing or incomplete face-to-face documentation.

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