Home Health Line
04/28/2022
This table shows the percentage of periods that fell in each of the PDGM clinical groups for those periods that started in December 2021 versus January 2020.
04/21/2022
Review agency operations that are dependent on CMS waivers as two years of policies and procedures contingent on COVID-19 rules could require a swift reset with just a few weeks' notice.
04/21/2022
Remember to clearly define key terms when entering into a contractual agreement with managed care organizations.
04/21/2022
Staff shortages has remained a top concern for home health agencies throughout the pandemic, but as agencies look to recruit and retain the best staff, one aspect of recruitment is often left unchecked: the hiring process.
04/21/2022
Regardless of complications caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, coding experts say accuracy standards remain high for coders.
04/21/2022
Labor organizing efforts have changed in recent years, and management would be wise to learn lessons from those developments, according to attorneys who advise employers on union matters.
04/21/2022
The level of accuracy that home health coders were required to maintain at their agencies in 2021 versus 2020
04/14/2022
Make sure contracted staff are following the rules for the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule and that these contractors can provide proof of vaccination.
04/14/2022
Look beyond the focus of care when assessing risk for hospitalizations as the home health industry prepares for Home Health Value-Based Purchasing in January.
04/14/2022
 As agencies gear up for nationwide Home Health Value-Based Purchasing, it’s important to revisit your care planning practices to mitigate unnecessary LUPAs that lead to poor outcomes and negative patient satisfaction scores.

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