Home Health Line
07/30/2012

The latest Home Health Compare data show that two of the five publicly reported patient satisfaction measures have dropped compared to the April 19 update.

07/30/2012

New data from OCS HomeCare in Seattle show that the percentage of outlier episodes has decreased significantly since the implementation of CMS’ 10% outlier cap in 2010.

07/30/2012

Agencies in 15 mostly southern states should brace for the first medical record review by a recovery audit contractor (RAC).

07/30/2012

Work on improving medication management strategies to influence hospitalization rates and have better data to present to potential hospital partners. 

07/30/2012

Use monthly in-service trainings to educate staff on the conditions of participation (CoPs) and avoid heavy sanctions outlined in the proposed 2013 PPS rule. 

07/23/2012

The home health industry, along with the entire country, now knows that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is constitutional. 

07/23/2012

Hospital readmission penalties don’t take effect until Oct. 1, but many agencies already have started benchmarking their readmission rates and using them to successfully position themselves as a partner for reducing rehospitalizations.

07/23/2012

43% of the 127 agencies that responded to HHL’s 2012 Medicare referrals survey have already begun marketing toward hospital readmission penalties. Another 50% are planning such marketing in the future, the survey shows.

07/23/2012

Implement these strategies to keep your rehospitalization rates low and ensure you have compelling data to show to hospitals: 

07/23/2012

A growing number of agencies are considering dropping their accreditation with the Joint Commission and other organizations, but make sure you weigh the pros and cons carefully before you decide on a similar step. 

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