Home Health Line Breaking News
09/14/2022
The charges of health care fraud, conspiracy to commit health care fraud, money laundering conspiracy and money laundering each provide for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Charges of conspiracy to pay kickbacks, make false statements and make false statement in health care matter each provide for a sentence of up to five years in prison.
09/13/2022
CMS has released an updated version of the Expanded HHVBP Model Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), with new answers to provider questions.
09/12/2022
In a month that saw noticeable gains across the health care sector, home health care services reported a loss of 1,800 jobs.
09/12/2022
Two post-acute providers recently paid fines to resolve allegations that they violated the Civil Monetary Penalties Law by submitting claims for services provided by unlicensed individuals.
09/01/2022
A new poll of Medicare beneficiaries released by the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare last month found 88% believe it is important for Congress to pass legislation that would prevent CMS’ proposed cuts to Medicare home health services.
08/31/2022
Thirteen defendants were sentenced to a combined 84 years in federal prison for their involvement in the $27 million Novus healthcare fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.
08/31/2022
Audit conducted to determine the extent to which CMS recovered funds and took corrective action.
08/30/2022
A Texas health care company will pay $990,478 to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to Medicare for non-covered hospice services.
08/27/2022
MA participation has more than doubled from 2007 to 2022, according to KFF. The share of beneficiaries enrolled in MA plans has climbed from 19% to 48% in that time.
08/26/2022
Social interactions that companion caregivers and other in-home aides provide their clients can stave off the loneliness and social isolation that can have negative effects on memory function.

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