Home Health Line
05/06/2021
As more and more organizations bring employees back on-site, continue to be aware of COVID-19 and what it means for employers and staff.
05/06/2021
The new version of the Home Health Emergency Access to Telehealth (HEAT) Act introduced in the U.S. Senate on April 22 has industry leaders hopeful for action this session, but a change to the law will likely come with conditions.
05/06/2021
One third of health care workers providing in-home care have received or been offered a COVID-19 vaccine from their employer, according to a recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation and The Washington Post.
04/29/2021
CMS clarified how GG0170I (Walk 10 feet) would be answered if a physical therapist (PT) provided a new walker, instructed on its use and offered cues for technique. It was one of seven questions that were part of the April 2021 quaterly OASIS Q&As.
04/29/2021
DecisionHealth’s Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance’s (AHCC) board members recently answered questions from agencies about face-to-face encounters.
04/29/2021
All signs point to the importance of reducing emergent care visits and readmissions as a way to keep patients safe but also to improve outcomes and star ratings.
04/29/2021
Salary freezes, remote work, changes in retirement help and insurance benefits were just a few of the changes reported by the respondents of the 2021 Diagnosis Coding Pro for Home Health Coders’ Salary Survey.
04/29/2021
Although the Paycheck Fairness Act has passed the U.S. House, its fate in the Senate is doubtful. But employers are being advised to examine their pay practices anyway.
04/29/2021
Discover the average salary for home health coders in your region.
04/23/2021
Experts answer questions on some of the hot topics in home health, including additional documentation requests (ADRs), emergency plan updates, HIPAA questions for new tech vendors and more.

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