Home Health Line
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.
07/03/2019
Starting Oct. 1, 2019, coders will have 25 new codes to specifically capture deep tissue injuries (DTIs).
07/03/2019
CMS proposals to modify the election statement and require an election statement addendum will add significant burden for hospices, according to several public comments submitted to CMS during the comment period that ended June 18.
07/03/2019
Re-educate clinicians on proper infection prevention measures to take when testing a patient’s blood sugar with a glucose meter. Doing so will help prevent the exposure of bloodborne diseases.
07/03/2019
If you’ve detected a pattern of overpayment or other malfeasances at your agency that could bring the attention of the feds, in addition to repaying or correcting the issue, you should self-disclose — but first choose carefully among the agencies that offer this option.
07/03/2019
Multi-million dollar settlements paid by Cottage Health and Touchstone Medical Imaging reveal yet another front-burner cybersecurity issue for the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR): reducing vulnerabilities that stem from the way a provider sets up its computers and networks.

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