Home Health Line Breaking News
09/12/2021
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will make $25.5 billion available to health care providers impacted by the pandemic, with the application period opening Sept. 29.
09/11/2021
On Sept. 10, 2021, CMS provided updated guidance on certain claims as agencies transition from the monthly RAP to a one-time Notice of Admission in 2022.
09/03/2021
One MAC recently released a three-page document on fraud and abuse in home health and hospice.
09/03/2021
The latest home health agency audit by the OIG highlights a frequent topic for these reviews: questioning the need for homebound services mid-episode.
09/02/2021
CMS recently updated information for hospice providers on the key dates on refreshes of Care Compare through August 2022.
08/05/2021
CMS is reminding hospices about creating an effective plan of care, noting a 2019 report from the Office of Inspector General that found most hospices have at least one deficiency in their quality of care.
08/04/2021
Plans to test a shorter, web-based version of the Home Health Care CAHPS (HHCAPHS) survey are expected to be published in the Federal Registry on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021.
08/02/2021
A CMS proposal would make it easier for Medicaid home care workers and person care assistants to obtain health insurance, training and other benefits customary for full-time employees.
07/30/2021
Industry leaders are celebrating the introduction of the Choose Home Care Act of 2021. The legislation proposes a new add-on to the Medicare Home Health benefit that would allow extended care services for eligible Medicare patients following discharge from the hospital.
07/29/2021
CMS will be hostiong a forum on changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program included in the hopsice payment final rule.

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