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04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
04/02/2071
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared a national emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is implementing a new diagnosis code U07.1 (COVID-19) into the ICD-10-CM code set.
11/20/2025
With public data on Care Compare awaiting an update after the shutdown, it's a good time to look at the information you already have available to refresh your messaging to referral sources.
11/20/2025
The HOPE tool has been in effect since Oct. 1, yet agencies are still running into a few hiccups along the way. For example, experts note that there are ongoing issues with understanding the Symptom Follow-up Visit (SFV).
11/20/2025
CMS will introduce its first two new HOPE-based process measures as part of the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) no earlier than November 2027.
11/20/2025
When completing the OASIS, M1028 (Active Diagnoses: Comorbidities and Co-existing Conditions) is used to identify specific diagnoses that increase a patient’s risk for developing pressure ulcers.
11/20/2025
Health care organizations don’t need a major incident to take workplace violence prevention seriously. Formalize expectations around identifying behavioral red flags and responding early.
11/20/2025
CMS' plan for a shorter, easier HHCAHPS survey is coming at just the right time. New data for 2024 surveys finds response rates dropped nationally from 24% to 23%. Many states saw at least modest declines in response rates year-over-year.
11/13/2025
The move ended the longest government shutdown on record and eases burdens that post-acute providers have faced for more than a month. 
11/13/2025
Provide staff with a clear picture of their roles and responsibilities throughout the referral and intake process to prevent lost referrals and secure revenue for the long-run.

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