Home Health Line
08/11/2014
Recovery auditors (RACs) are going to resume auditing some claims now, rather than waiting for new RAC contracts to be awarded, CMS announced Aug. 4.
08/11/2014
Two U.S. Congressmen plan to send a letter to CMS administrator Marilyn Tavenner asking her to suspend claims denials caused by the existing physician narrative requirements of face-to-face documentation.
08/11/2014
The vast majority of the 348 respondents to HHL’s 2015 proposed PPS rule survey believe that face-to-face, case-mix and therapy changes will affect them more than the rule’s other major changes
08/04/2014
Two recently launched pilot projects are designed to lessen the backlog of appeals at the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) level. These projects could reduce the wait time for agencies in line for hearings.
08/04/2014
Submit final billing claims to your Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) on time or risk not being able to get early payments from Medicare for episodes still in progress.
08/04/2014
Protect your agency against the continuous wave of HIPAA audits.
08/04/2014
Agencies soon will have a new opportunity to receive data reports from their quality improvement organizations (QIOs) that will help reduce readmissions for heart disease and stroke.
08/04/2014
Make the most out of your next job interviews by asking candidates to walk through scenarios that allow you to observe their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
08/04/2014
One of Johns Hopkins Home Health Services’ longtime nurses, Brenda Hensley, is among 10 finalists for the annual nurse of the year award provided by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
 
08/04/2014
CMS’ Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign will enter a brief static period on Aug. 1 to prepare for the next phase of the campaign, which includes program enhancements.

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