Home Health Line Breaking News
12/09/2022
The rendering practitioner for the face-to-face encounter, author of the encounter note, must sign his or her own note. Another practitioner regardless of affiliation or relationship, cannot sign an encounter note for the original author, Palmetto notes.
12/06/2022
Changes since the draft was released in May include updated guidance for Section D and the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), as well as revised guidance for the patient mood interview.
12/05/2022
The new figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted 1.59 million employed in home health care services, compared to 1.52 million in November 2021.
12/05/2022
The agenda includes an update on the expanded HHVBP model, set to begin the first performance year in 2023, as well as new codes for final claims to reflect telehealth use.
12/04/2022
A reduction in the hospice aggregate cap is reportedly being considered as a potential offset for new spending priorities in an omnibus spending bill.
11/29/2022
The updated guide includes an overview of the performance feedback reports, including report timing, interim performance report and annual performance report details and how to access additional resources.
11/28/2022
Report looks at the current challenges home care is facing. KLAS Research interviewed 88 home-based care leaders, with 66% identifying staffing as a challenge. Burnout and difficult work environments were named as contributing factors.
11/27/2022
The unlicensed medical assistant forged her employer’s signature on certification forms and supporting documentation for two home health agencies in exchange for kickback payments.
11/22/2022
Pointing to a concerning boom in newly certified hospices, leading industry groups are asking CMS to increase federal oversight “to protect hospice patients and their families, as well as the vast majority of hospice providers that properly observe Medicare and Medicaid laws and regulations.”
11/21/2022
The Research Institute for Home Care is seeking to sponsor a research project to help advance the full spectrum of home care and may seek to improve care delivery at home through quality and innovation.

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