Home Health Line
10/31/2011

Home health agencies could be useful members of accountable care organizations “as a way to improve the quality of care for their mutual patient population,” CMS says in the final

10/31/2011

When agencies ask him what they can do to make their clinicians more productive, consultant David Berman has a surprising answer for them: Stop weighting your visits.

10/31/2011

CMS has further clarified one of the more confusing aspects of therapy reassessment scheduling, but the incident that prompted the clarification raises questions about Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) interpretations of

10/31/2011

Earlier this year, CMS published a request for comments on how to improve care for dually eligible patients and home health stakeholders have now weighed in with ways to better

10/31/2011

Clarification: An Oct. 24 article titled, “Retrieve reimbursements by appealing, reopening face-to-face related denials,” informed agencies that they have the option of contacting the National Association for Home Care & Hospice

10/31/2011
Emphasize to clinicians the importance of a thorough safety evaluation at the patient’s home – it’s one way to achieve top ambulation improvement outcomes and prevent falls due to insufficient home

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