Home Health Line
01/16/2025
Achieving health equity requires active participation by health care leaders, and a major step forward is appointing a health equity officer (HEO) to keep your organization on track. This person is responsible for stewarding the crucial work of improving equity and health equity to ensure every patient receives the best possible health care.
01/16/2025
Syncope and dizziness were two new additions to the top questionable encounter (QE) codes in a one-month snapshot.
01/09/2025
Agencies that approach vaccine education by clearly explaining risks of flu and COVID-19 complications may be able to improve patient results and address a topic that has been a growing priority for CMS in recent years.
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.

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