Home Health Line
11/21/2024
Agencies should begin preparing their clinicians for any challenges with obtaining accurate information when responding to the new COVID-19 vaccination status item — set to take effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of OASIS-E1. 
11/21/2024
CMS is moving ahead with plans for a shorter HHCAHPS Survey, exciting providers who have struggled for years to get patients’ responses. See the state average response rates for HHCAHPS..
11/21/2024
Providers must monitor operations for possible instances of waste. One of the most common waste-related mistakes occurs when agencies allow all their field clinicians to set their visit frequencies without review.
11/21/2024
Ensure that you’re aware of the impact that some bonuses could have on your employees’ overtime pay in order to steer clear of government investigation or fines.
11/21/2024
Despite eagerness from the industry for new code Z51.A (Encounter for sepsis aftercare) to potentially receive a clinical group designation. 
11/14/2024
Industry advocates in Washington say the focus right now is on gaining any potential relief that can get through Congress before the holidays, setting the stage for broader payment reforms in the next Congressional session.
11/14/2024
CMS clarified requirements around new Conditions of Participation (CoPs) regarding an acceptance-to-service policy and required public information about the services agencies provide. CMS isn't expecting the same level of detail in the public information.
11/14/2024
The industry was pleased to see Endocrine 3 (Type 1, Type 2, and Other Specified Diabetes) finalized for addition to the low comorbidity subgroup list. And while many of the PDGM functional points are set to remain the same, there are several that are set to decrease by a point or more.
11/14/2024
Educate staff on how to best address new OASIS items assessing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), as finalized in the 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System final rule. Encouraging clinician confidence around these sensitive topics could help your agency target issues that undermine patient outcomes.
11/14/2024
CMS finalized a national increase in home health spending of 0.5%, but the impact of the payment update will differ based on a variety of factors.

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