Home Health Line
03/19/2017
The OASIS-C2 Q&As that CMS posted Feb. 24 finally offer direction in writing on how to answer M1311 (Current number of unhealed pressure ulcers at each stage) and M1313 (Worsening in pressure ulcer status since SOC/ROC).
03/13/2017
As agencies invest more in technology such as video call apps and/or text/picture messaging, they must ensure they have a sound business associate agreement in place. This will help them avoid costly legal risks with privacy and security rules under the HIPAA and HITECH regulations.
03/06/2017
One agency’s experiences during a recent probe review might reassure others that the use of maintenance therapy has become more accepted by Medicare Administrator Contractors (MACs).
02/27/2017
Data CMS recently provided HHL show a significant dropoff in the civil monetary penalties levied against home health agencies following surveys in 2016 compared to 2015.
02/21/2017
The first recovery audit contractor (RAC) dedicated solely to home health, hospice and durable medical equipment (DME) is in the midst of hosting outreach sessions for providers — and that is sending a loud, clear and worrisome message that reviews are coming soon.
02/10/2017
by: Pearson & Bernard PSC, Edgewood, Ky.
View this sample business associate agreement.
02/09/2017
Home health pre-claim reviews and prior authorization for durable medical equipment (DME) providers were on the initial agenda for CMS to address during its home health, hospice and DME open door forum Feb. 8.
02/07/2017
Read NAHC's letter asking for a delay in implementation of the revised Home Health Conditions of Participation.
02/03/2017
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued an alert warning the health care industry that it may be targeted by “denial of service” (DoS) attacks that will block clinicians, patients and others access to anything networked or connected to the internet.
01/31/2017
To lease or not to lease? That’s a question larger agencies — particularly those with rural clientele who are spread out over larger distances  — may want to consider.

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