Home Health Line
05/13/2019
In a new transmittal released May 3, CMS provided clarifications on how the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) will work.
05/13/2019
As agencies get ready for the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD), they should examine newly posted information from Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Palmetto GBA.
05/13/2019
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) voluntary cybersecurity practices for providers underscores the government’s priority of protecting electronic patient information and the need for providers to integrate the new guidance into their compliance programs.
05/13/2019
A recent $16 million settlement between the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Anthem Health Plan for HIPAA violations highlights the importance of dealing with email phishing attacks, one of the threats identified in HHS’ recent voluntary cybersecurity guidance.
05/13/2019
by: CMS
Plan of care issues have resulted in the most common citations during complaint surveys since the revised Home Health Conditions of Participation (CoPs) took effect Jan. 13, 2018.
05/06/2019
If your agency hasn’t already been in contact with its electronic medical records (EMR) vendor to discuss preparedness for the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), your agency should do so right away.
05/06/2019
Coders may soon have a way to specifically capture deep tissue injuries. Twenty-five codes involving the injuries were included in a newly posted list of ICD-10 code changes proposed for fiscal year 2020.
05/06/2019
In newly posted frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD), CMS alerts agencies about what actions to take if certifying physicians refuse to provide necessary documentation.
05/06/2019
Hospices may soon be required to provide upon request an election statement addendum to beneficiaries or representatives, other providers treating the conditions and Medicare contractors, according CMS’ proposed hospice payment rule posted April 19 on the Federal Register.
05/06/2019
Following a recent DecisionHealth webinar about the revised Home Health Conditions of Participation (CoPs), agencies asked questions of industry expert Robert Markette, an attorney with Indianapolis-based Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman. Here are some of his answers.

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