Tools
03/26/2026
There are many indicators to look for when it comes to identifying patients or caregivers who may be overwhelmed. This tool provides the kind of examples that may lead care team members to flag a concern.
03/12/2026
Make sure your clinicians understand the new transportation question included in the final OASIS-E2. The item, A1255 (Transportation), and the response guidance differ from the item previously used.
02/26/2026
With changes to the HHCAHPS effective April 1, 2026, CMS updated measures related to quality reporting, star ratings and Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP).
02/19/2026
An annual report to Congress notes common HIPAA deficiencies and vulnerabilities to Electronic Protected Health Information. Plus, top questions and answers on business associate agreements.
02/12/2026
The waiver around home health certification continues as previously allowed. New limitations were added to the waiver for hospice use of face-to-face encounters.
01/28/2026
Here is a walkthrough of what a clinical pathway for a diabetic patient should look like.
01/15/2026
Medicare rules now allow for more flexibility in who conducts the face-to-face encounter used to certify a patient for home health services.
01/08/2026
This tool breaks down key pieces of new information around response guidance for OASIS measures J1800 and J1900, which were reportedly effective Jan. 1, 2026.
12/25/2025
Use this calendar to keep up with important dates, including Care Compare updates, quarterly OASIS Q&As and HHVBP reports.
12/11/2025
Here are the updated thresholds for functional impairment levels that will impact payment rates for 2026, as finalized in the 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System final rule.

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