Home Health Line
08/27/2012

Just over half of the agencies that responded to HHL’s proposed rule survey provide insurance to full-time employees, with another 37% providing insurance for all staff.

08/27/2012

The fix for a persistent glitch that had been causing underpayments on outlier episodes since 2010 is working – mostly.

08/27/2012

For high productivity in your agency’s office departments, set clear standards to ensure that those who work there perform at their best level and help you do more with less.

08/27/2012

An effective cover letter can make the difference between recouping reimbursement and leaving money on the table when you appeal a denied claim.

08/27/2012

CMS has made several changes to the provider enrollment, chain and ownership system (PECOS) that it hopes will make the system easier to use for providers.

08/27/2012

If you sell DME and you’re in one of the six competitive bidding areas (CBAs) that took part in round 1 of the competition, you’ll almost certainly have to take part in the upcoming round 1 recompete as well.

08/27/2012

CMS has announced 17 new sites for its Community-based Care Transitions Program (CCTP).

08/21/2012

Click on "Download file" above to view the indictment.

08/20/2012

The combination of another proposed CMS rate reduction and the looming 2% congressional sequestration cut is causing home health agencies to tighten their belts once again.

08/20/2012

In light of the new hospital readmission penalties that take effect Oct. 1, develop an assessment system that identifies high-risk patients to more effectively market yourself to hospitals.

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