Home Health Line Breaking News
12/02/2024
New versions of the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage and Detailed Explanation of Non-Coverage will be used beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
12/01/2024
The audit assessed whether 25 selected home health agencies to determine whether they complied with terms and conditions and federal requirements of the Provider Relief Funds program.
11/25/2024
The list includes new wording for some existing questions, as well as examples that will be offered within the survey that help the patient when responding.
11/22/2024
DC Function will be included in the HHQRP and will replace the self-care and mobility items in the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing model beginning in 2025.
11/21/2024
A California physician pleaded guilty Nov. 21 in Los Angeles to criminal health care fraud, arising from her false home health certifications and related fraudulent billing that resulted in at least $1,449,050 in fraudulent Medicare spending, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
11/19/2024
A new memo for state surveyors highlights several areas where they’re best-positioned to identify and report fraud during hospice provider surveys.
11/18/2024
It was another strong month where home health care services led all health care sectors.
11/13/2024
Agencies that have received a letter of non-compliance with the Home Health Quality Reporting Program requirements have until Nov. 27 to request reconsideration.
11/11/2024
Potential updated HHCAHPS measures have been submitted through the pre-rulemaking review process.
11/10/2024
To avoid liability, agencies need to routinely check the List of Excluded Individuals/Entitites to ensure that new hires and current employees are not on it.

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