Home Health Line
08/27/2012

An effective cover letter can make the difference between recouping reimbursement and leaving money on the table when you appeal a denied claim.

08/27/2012

CMS has made several changes to the provider enrollment, chain and ownership system (PECOS) that it hopes will make the system easier to use for providers.

08/27/2012

If you sell DME and you’re in one of the six competitive bidding areas (CBAs) that took part in round 1 of the competition, you’ll almost certainly have to take part in the upcoming round 1 recompete as well.

08/27/2012

CMS has announced 17 new sites for its Community-based Care Transitions Program (CCTP).

08/21/2012

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08/20/2012

The combination of another proposed CMS rate reduction and the looming 2% congressional sequestration cut is causing home health agencies to tighten their belts once again.

08/20/2012

In light of the new hospital readmission penalties that take effect Oct. 1, develop an assessment system that identifies high-risk patients to more effectively market yourself to hospitals.

08/20/2012

Agencies are looking to supplies and salaries to help cut costs as they cope with yet another round of Medicare rate cuts.

08/20/2012

Make sure you disclose any management or ownership relationships with other companies on cost reports to prevent penalties under the False Claims Act.

08/20/2012

Train your marketers to become experts on your specialty program and increase your monthly referrals for those specialties.

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