Home Health Line
07/10/2025
The streamlined survey adds three new questions and removes several others. This will mean new questions impacting Patient Survey Star Ratings and a sharper focus on overall performance under Home Health Value-Based Purchasing.
07/10/2025
Updates to the HHCAHPS survey and the associated quality measures are expected in April 2026. This tool provides a look at the new and changing questions, as well as the timeline for the updates to the star rating methodology.
07/10/2025
Providers will have more options when selecting a face-to-face encounter to meet CMS requirements beginning in 2026, but experts warn that the changes may lead to confusion for providers trying to stay in compliance. 
07/10/2025
Spending per beneficiary, more OASIS improvement metrics and a sharp focus on overall patient satisfaction are among the significant changes CMS is plotting for Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP). 
07/10/2025
Endocrine 3 (Type 1, Type 2 and other specified diabetes) is among the low comorbidity subgroups proposed for removal as outlined in the 2026 proposed home health payment rule.
07/10/2025
Visit utilization was down across all disciplines, with the average total number of visits per 30-day period falling below eight for the first time since at least 2018.
06/26/2025
The generative AI market is still young, and many vendors lack deep, health care-specific compliance expertise, putting your agency at risk of costly fines for failing to protect patient information.
06/26/2025
Prioritize open communication with your payors to get ahead of potential payment delays and claims denials without interrupting workflows and revenue. As the number of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries grows, agencies often face challenges in getting payors to approve or reimburse necessary care. 
06/26/2025
Hospice providers appreciate the 2.4% increase in the fiscal year 2026 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule, but many stakeholders are worried that the update may not account for rising labor and operational costs.
06/26/2025
Educate staff on how to identify and challenge negative stereotypes around aging in order to ensure that patients are building or maintaining independence throughout care.

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