Home Health Line
06/20/2024
Different states see far different results in responses for the HHCAHPS. Here are the top states for patient response rates from October 2022 to September 2023.
06/13/2024
Part of the new guidance will require agency management to be able to identify the nationally recognized source for infection prevention and control standards that the agency uses. They’ll also have to be capable of explaining why those standards were chosen for incorporation into the agency’s program.
06/13/2024
How do you suggest providers strike a balance between addressing pandemic fatigue among staff while still emphasizing the importance of preparedness for future infectious events?
06/13/2024
Hospice providers are glad there’s a planned payment increase for fiscal year 2025, but the 2.6% pitched in the CMS hospice proposed rule is not enough to cover climbing operational costs. 
06/13/2024
Employers can support their nurses by providing safe working environments, supporting their education, providing fair compensation and time off and including them in the conversations for change.
06/13/2024
For a patient who has both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you would assign J44.89 (Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
06/13/2024
CMS’ annual market basket update, meant to address inflationary pressures, has consistently failed to keep up with rising costs.
06/06/2024
Beware of MAC activity when your patient changes a physician/practitioner. Some agencies under the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) say they have gotten non-affirmation letters for lack of documentation to support the handoff between the two providers. Experts stress they see no clear regulation that supports this requirement.
06/06/2024
The two most important factors contributing to the cost of caring for a patient with wounds are the number of visits made by clinical staff and the types of products that are used to treat the wounds.
06/06/2024
Agencies looking to increase their wound care patient census can do so through a variety of strategies including utilizing positive wound care outcomes and partnering with wound care vendors to increase their reach and value proposition to referral sources.

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