Home Health Line
02/04/2013
The data show average readmission rates within 30 and 60 days of home health admission, respectively.
02/04/2013
You have until March 26 to weigh in on satisfaction measures that referral sources could use when choosing a hospice in future.
 
02/04/2013
CMS has further clarified its policy for dates on face-to-face encounter documentation.
02/04/2013
Give this summary of the new transitional care management (TCM) codes to your referring physicians to help them bill for the codes.
01/28/2013
Prepare for a greater number of costly breach notifications as a result of HHS’ new “mega-rule” on patient privacy and security.
 
01/28/2013
The Jan. 17 refresh of Home Health Compare marked the debut of a claims-based acute care hospitalization measure that could help you make your case to hospital referral sources.
 
01/28/2013
The new HHS “mega-rule” clarifies who qualifies as a “business associate” under patient privacy rules. Make sure your contracts reflect that new definition to reduce your liability for notification costs when such associates cause a breach.
 
01/28/2013
The rule codifies a four-tier penalty system for HIPAA violations.
 
01/28/2013
New data show the percentage of 13-visit episodes is trending upwards, raising the possibility of targeted auditor reviews that could cost your agency $300 or more per episode.
 
01/28/2013
The data show a steady increase in the percentage of therapy episodes ending at visit 13.

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