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.
08/14/2025
A recent settlement between OCR and Health Fitness Corporation offers a sharp reminder of the steep consequences of neglecting HIPAA Security Rule compliance, especially the risk analysis requirement that underpins effective protection of ePHI.
07/31/2025
A clinician’s or staff member’s entire understanding of accreditation and surveys might boil down to, “If I don’t comply with standards, then I or the agency will get in trouble.” Without a full understanding, staff won’t be as driven to strive for excellence.
07/24/2025
It can be difficult for agencies to maintain consistent infection control implementation, training and oversight in the face of widespread staffing shortages and high turnover rates. When experienced staff leave and onboarding becomes rushed or inconsistent, infection control protocols can easily erode.
07/24/2025
Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit.
07/24/2025
Make sure your patients and their caregivers understand that your agency won’t tolerate verbal or emotional harassment of staff. Addressing these concerns in your workplace safety policies will help ensure that staff feel safe and ensure compliance with federal requirements if your team initiates a for-cause discharge.
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
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.
06/18/2025
Never deduct from the paycheck for late documentation. The Department of Labor doesn’t care whether or not you get paid. To them, the patient got the care, so the employee should get paid for doing the work. 

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