Home Health Line Breaking News
09/04/2018
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced the formation of a 10th area where regional Medicare Fraud Strike Force Teams will operate: New Jersey/Philadelphia. The team will focus on health care fraud and illegal opioid prescriptions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
09/02/2018
Home health industry stakeholders submitted 1,182 comments about the 2019 proposed PPS rule prior to the comment period coming to a close Aug. 31.
09/01/2018
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to analyze data from 2013 to 2016 on opioid overdose trends from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to an item recently added to its work plan for 2019.
08/31/2018
CMS will hold an OASIS-D webinar Sept. 5 to focus on new quality measures and data collection items specifically associated with Section GG: Functional Abilities and Goals.
08/27/2018
CMS is hosting a webinar 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST Aug. 30 to provide an introduction to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program.
08/27/2018
While Medicaid managed care has seen a significant increase, it remains unclear whether or not the competition between managed care organizations actually reduces spending and improves incomes, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
08/24/2018
CMS will hold a webinar Aug. 28 on OASIS-D changes relevant to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP). The webinar is designed to help prepare home health providers for changes coming to the assessment and the program.
08/22/2018
by: Post-Acute Advisor
A new study available at SSRN shows that older Americans are struggling with increased financial risks, namely inadequate income and unmanageable costs of healthcare. The study concludes that the increasing baby boomer population entering into old age does not alone account for the significant rise in older Americans filing for bankruptcy.
08/21/2018
Of the 26 hospice claims denied by Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Palmetto GBA between April and June 2018, the majority were due to failing to supply medical records in response to Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs), Palmetto data show.
08/20/2018
Failing to supply medical records in response to additional documentation requests (ADRs) was Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Palmetto GBA's most common reason for denial of home health claims between April and June 2018, Palmetto data show.

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