Regulatory Compliance
04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
12/19/2025
Preparing  for a survey is stressful, year-round work. Because survey schedules are unannounced, agencies must always be ready for CMS or an accrediting organization to show up at their door. 
12/11/2025
The 2026 home health payment final rule provided an important shift in CMS’ plans for permanent payment cuts, but it’s the same old message from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) as it again eyes a recommendation that Congress cut payments to home health providers by 7%.
12/11/2025
The final rule included 20 low comorbidity subgroups and 98 high comorbidity subgroup interactions. CMS also finalized changes to functional points that factor into payments.
12/04/2025
Cybersecurity headlines in health care usually spotlight ransomware gangs, phishing schemes or sophisticated supply chain attacks. However, some of the most damaging breaches come from inside organizations themselves.
11/13/2025
Provide staff with a clear picture of their roles and responsibilities throughout the referral and intake process to prevent lost referrals and secure revenue for the long-run.
11/13/2025
The high-profile pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices might come up during your next accreditation survey, as one of the top accrediting bodies in home health looks to put the focus on patient needs. 
11/13/2025
You would assign E11.69 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication) along with E78.49 (Other hyperlipidemia) for a patient with provider documentation of hyperlipidemia associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, the Coding Clinic clarified in their Q3 2025 guidance update.
11/13/2025
You would assign E11.69 (Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication) along with E78.49 (Other hyperlipidemia) for a patient with provider documentation of hyperlipidemia associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, the Coding Clinic clarified in their Q3 2025 guidance update.

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