Home Health Line
03/05/2026
The OASIS should be discipline-neutral, but it's still not in many nurses’ wheelhouse or practice to actually watch these functional tasks.
03/05/2026
A patient with early dementia may appear alert and oriented during the visit, but may have experienced intermittent confusion in the prior 24 hours, which should be factored into scoring.
03/05/2026
Simple routines and regular follow-ups play an essential role in helping patients make progress that they can see. Clear education is also key when addressing stubborn blood pressure rates.
03/05/2026
CMS released an updated version of the Home Health Grouper on Feb. 10 which outlines changes set to take effect April 1, 2026.
03/05/2026
Several pressure points in provider operations continue to strain accreditation and quality efforts in 2026.
03/05/2026
Home health agencies are struggling with standards around the care plan development and execution, according to Community Health Accreditation Partner’s top survey deficiencies.
02/26/2026
Use the next few weeks to prepare your staff — both in the home and in the office — so that they’re ready to take advantage of the changes to the HHCAHPS survey.
02/26/2026
With changes to the HHCAHPS effective April 1, 2026, CMS updated measures related to quality reporting, star ratings and Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP).
02/26/2026
Keep tabs on your team’s efforts to resolve administrative or procedural issues that pop up when working with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Providing a detailed log of the process, including your communication with payors, will help inform how CMS holds MA payors accountable moving forward.
02/26/2026
Use new metrics in hospice quality reporting measures to determine what training your staff may need related to symptom management. Identifying and addressing pain and non-pain symptoms is key to not just providing highly rated care but ensuring that patients are able to achieve the best quality of life possible.

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