Benchmarks
09/17/2026
Industry leaders have noted patients face an increased risk of rehospitalization and death if home health isn't available following a hospital discharge.
09/03/2026
Medical necessity was the top sticking point causing denials for agencies under medical review.
08/27/2026
Unlike past years, freestanding agencies of all sizes saw fee-for-service Medicare margins increase in 2024.
08/20/2026
08/13/2026
Agencies are failing to recognize when patients already have an active home health period, according to the latest claim submission errors data.
08/06/2026
The number of patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury increased slightly in the latest results on Care Compare.
07/30/2026
National HHCAHPS response rates fell year-over-year from 23% to 22%.
07/23/2026
The distribution of home health care periods has shifted over the past few years under the Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), according to data shared in the 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule.
07/16/2026
CMS is highlighting the year-over-year decrease in the average number of visits in a 30-day period of care.
07/09/2026
Payment updates proposed in the 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule will impact agencies differently based on where they are providing services.

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