Home Health Line
01/18/2024
Two laws that increased the federal match rate for Medicaid-funded agencies are being phased out or decreased in funding, leaving state Medicaid funds hanging in the balance.
01/18/2024
When clinicians respond to OASIS-E’s C1310 (Signs and Symptoms of Delirium), ensure they know the difference between aspects of this item such as inattention versus altered consciousness. 
01/18/2024
While many of the most common hospice principal diagnoses remained the same as previous years, one code, I63.9 (Cerebral infarction, unspecified), stood out to experts for making the list.
01/18/2024
Hospice experts were surprised to see I63.9 (Cerebral infarction, unspecified) among the top 20 reported hospice principal diagnoses.
01/18/2024
See the top dates you need to have circled on your calendar regarding HHQRP, HHCAHPS, value-based purchasing and more.
01/11/2024
CMS’ draft OASIS-E1 instrument, effective January 2025, contains the new item for COVID-19 vaccines, O0350 (Patient’s COVID-19 vaccination is up to date), and removes M0110 (Episode timing) and M2200 (Therapy need).
01/11/2024
There has been a recent uptick in denials because the telehealth encounters don’t have — or don’t clearly show — that there were both audio and visual components.
01/11/2024
Successfully marketing in a post-pandemic landscape requires a comprehensive strategy that involves a combination of relationship-building, effective communication and demonstrating the value of your services.
01/11/2024
Agencies should create templates for diagnoses that require a follow-up query most often due to insufficient or unclear documentation to avoid slowing down the QA process and possible claims submission delays.
01/11/2024
Security awareness training is the most important investment that an organization can make to help ensure that its staff members keep the organization safe and compliant.

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