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.
07/18/2024
Prepare for potential rule changes that will require careful documentation of your admission process, as well as an online description of your staffing and specialties.
07/18/2024
Effective Oct. 1, coders will now have a way to capture a post-acute encounter for sepsis aftercare with the new code Z51.A (Encounter for sepsis aftercare). This code is just one of the 252 codes finalized as part of the FY2025 ICD-10 final code update — released July 3 by CMS along with the guidelines. 
07/11/2024
Consider including assessment questions now around the basic needs of your patients as CMS appears poised to add OASIS items on Social Determinants of Health (SDoH).
07/11/2024
Share your experiences utilizing therapists for comprehensive assessments during the pandemic to give CMS a better understanding of how this supported agency operations.
07/11/2024
Come January, agencies may be able to receive a low comorbidity adjustment for diabetic patients if the addition of Endocrine 3 (Type 1, Type 2 and Other Specified Diabetes) to the low comorbidity subgroup list is finalized as outlined in the 2025 proposed home health payment rule. CMS also plans to adjust the high comorbidity subgroup interactions list as well as functional points and functional impairment levels by clinical group for 2025, according to the proposed home health rule.
06/27/2024
Emphasize to patients, patient families and staff that your agency will not tolerate harassment or discrimination against in-home clinicians.
06/27/2024
Cybersecurity has dominated headlines recently with a series of significant breaches highlighting the vulnerabilities within the U.S. health care sector. These events underscore the urgent need for health care organizations to bolster their cybersecurity defenses to protect sensitive patient data and ensure continuity of care.
06/13/2024
How do you suggest providers strike a balance between addressing pandemic fatigue among staff while still emphasizing the importance of preparedness for future infectious events?

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