Home Health Line Breaking News
01/03/2022
For agencies with patients continuing care from 2021, an NOA will need to be submitted with an artificial “admission” date beginning on the first day of the first period in 2022.
01/02/2022
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is taking comments through Jan. 25, 2022, on approaches to prevent stress and improve the mental health and well-being of health workers.
12/29/2021
CMS is moving ahead with employee vaccine requirements in states and territories where the policy has not been enjoined by the courts.
12/28/2021
According to OSHA, continued adherence to the terms of the healthcare ETS is the simplest way for employers in healthcare settings to protect their employees’ health and ensure compliance with their OSH Act obligations.
12/28/2021
These portions of the health care ETS remain in effect.
12/27/2021
The home health Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) are reminding providers that RAPs should not be submitted for periods of care that begin on or after Jan. 1, 2022.
12/26/2021
With the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, the CDC released updated guidance for isolation and quarantine.
12/25/2021
CMS is raising awareness of the Hospice Benefit Component of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model.
12/19/2021
Large employers not currently subject to OSHA's health care ETS will be expected to comply with most of the rule’s requirements before January 10, with a deadline of Feb. 9 for the testing requirements, as long as agencies are working toward compliance.
12/18/2021
The Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act pushes back the timeline for sequester cuts.

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