Home Health Line
07/16/2012

Agencies in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington would see a 1.06% payment increase in 2013, the best deal under CMS’ proposed policies.

07/16/2012

The 2013 proposed national per-visit amounts for low-utilization payment adjustment (LUPA) episodes are slightly higher for all disciplines. 

07/16/2012

The HHL team has compiled this quick-reference tool to help you evaluate the major provisions of CMS’ proposed rule. The following changes would take effect in 2013 if the rule is finalized as proposed. 

07/16/2012

The HHLteam has compiled this quick-reference tool of the major survey provisions in this year’s proposed rule. The following changes would take effect if the rule is finalized as proposed. 

07/02/2012

In a surprise decision, the Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on a 5-4 vote. 

07/02/2012

CMS and Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) promises to fix a persistent software glitch are dragging into their third year as some agencies are owed millions in outlier payments. 

07/02/2012

Take time to educate referral sources about your Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HH-CAHPS) scores and reap the referral benefit.

07/02/2012

The data below show that many agencies already have begun marketing their Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HH-CAHPS) scores, but even more plan to do so in the future.

07/02/2012

One important element of Pennock Homecare Services’ marketing success story involves educational conversations with referral sources about the Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HH-CAHPS) survey.

07/02/2012

Prepare for greater scrutiny from state Medicaid programs as well as possible rate cuts if your agency provides services under a Medicaid home- and community-based services waiver.

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