Home Health Line
07/10/2019
Assign only I48.1 for a diagnosis of chronic persistent atrial fibrillation, according to Q2 2019 Coding Clinic guidance.
07/10/2019
Take steps to ensure your agency is appropriately tracking and complying with physician orders. Failure to do so could have serious consequences, from poor quality outcomes to survey citations.
07/10/2019
Following a recent DecisionHealth webinar about addressing the key challenges clinicians face with OASIS-D, agencies asked questions of industry expert Karen Tibbs, quality and education manager with Wayne, Pa.-based McBee Associates.
07/10/2019
A huge embezzlement case in New York’s Nassau County is a stark reminder that health care providers are potential targets for embezzlers, and many providers don’t make the simple adjustments that can prevent it from happening to them.
07/10/2019
The HHS Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) imposition of a $125,000 fine on a small allergy practice for failing to follow up after divulging the PHI of one patient shows that a breach just can’t be ignored. Consider these tips to protect patients and avoid being burned:
07/10/2019
If you’re thinking of switching electronic health records (EHRs) as you transition to the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) but are afraid of the potential hassle, don’t be intimidated: know your rights, ask the right questions and get answers in writing — especially when it comes to your new contract.
07/10/2019
Waiting on information from the doctor is one of the top barriers leading to delays in timely OASIS submission, according to the 345 respondents to a question on HHL’s PDGM Survey.

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