Home Health Line
01/09/2025
There wasn’t a lot of support for Medicare providers in the continuing resolution approved by Congress in December, but key telehealth allowances will be extended through March 31, 2025.
01/09/2025
Many agencies struggle to address chronic diseases even if they excel with interventions like therapy, wound care or rehabilitation. When these organizations adjust their programming to improve care for these conditions, they may also build new referral relationships and gain new patients.
01/09/2025
Ransomware threats in health care are growing. Recent settlements from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) underscore the vital importance of proper cybersecurity safeguards.
01/09/2025
Forward-looking agencies are focused on improving OASIS assessments and keeping their top talent.
01/09/2025
Use this reference sheet as a guide for current CDC guidance and recommendations pertaining to the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccinations.
 
 
01/02/2025
The priority in the first months of 2025 will be to get payment relief included in any type of budget plans eyed for March, even as talk begins in Washington regarding 2026 rates.
01/02/2025
Federal officials could look at increase Medicare Advantage usage under the new administration and agencies that fail to prepare may struggle to navigate shifting industry expectations, including more rigorous contracts.
01/02/2025
Bad leaders are roadblocks to patient care, but good leaders help it thrive. Effective leadership will be a vital part of patient safety and running a successful organization as we approach 2025 and continue to navigate rising levels of violence, artificial intelligence, nursing shortages, pandemics, supply issues, natural disasters, regulatory changes and financial woes.
01/02/2025
It's going to be a busy year for agencies as new HHQRP measures and OASIS questions are introduced. Use this tool to monitor regulatory updates.
01/02/2025
As MedPAC appears poised to call for a 7% payment cut for home health providers in the spring, they're bolstered by their projections that providers are still seeing high profit margins from traditional Medicare.

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