Home Health Line
12/10/2020
Documenting wounds can be tricky as increased detail and specificity are of the upmost importance, however industry experts say added technology could be a big help.
12/10/2020
Sync up the information on the OASIS and claim to avoid errors that can cause cash flow issues.
12/10/2020
Agencies may soon have updated best practices for reducing falls thanks to a new program by the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare.
12/10/2020
Remote meetings were a brilliant solution to social distancing. Meet virtually, stay connected, run things by each other — it worked. And then suddenly, it didn’t work so well.
12/10/2020
The use of texting and overall cell phone use for patient care were the No. 1 HIPAA security concerns among the 247 respondents to a survey conducted by HHL’s sister organization the Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance (AHCC).
12/03/2020
Starting on January 1, 2021, your remaining 20% request for anticipated payment (RAP) will go away, but you’ll still be required to submit a RAP and get it accepted by the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) by Day 5 or risk a penalty of 1/30th of your payment for every day it’s late.
12/03/2020
Guidance on limiting COVID-19 exposure has evolved through the pandemic, with changes coming in just the past few weeks that are critical to clinician and patient safety.
12/03/2020
Managing and caring for wound care patients in the home can be a challenge, and with the added effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important that agencies work to combat these challenges.
12/03/2020
Findings from a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) report alleging $21,553 in overpayments related to home health serves as a reminder to make sure your documentation around homebound status is crystal clear and compliant.
12/03/2020
Clinicians sometimes get tripped up when deciding which diagnoses to include on the plan of care (POC).

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