The 2026 Payment Cut and Home Health Agencies
The 2026 Medicare home health payment cut isn’t just a budget problem, it’s a wake-up call. Learn why sloppy definitions of “efficiency” cost agencies more than they save, and how to find real...
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The 2026 Medicare home health payment cut isn’t just a budget problem, it’s a wake-up call. Learn why sloppy definitions of “efficiency” cost agencies more than they save, and how to find real...
Starting home health care on time has always mattered, but timeliness has become more consequential as the patients coming through the front door of home health have changed. Learn more in this home h...
Federal and state fraud crackdowns are reshaping what "good documentation" means in home health. As enforcement tightens and audits grow more sophisticated, agencies that once got by with minimal note...
Home health agencies are facing a new era of audit scrutiny, from tightened documentation standards to more aggressive payer reviews. Here's what's changed, why it matters, and how agencies can stay a...
Alora Home Care Software has been Named “The Most Used Software System of 2026” by Software Advice in the Health, Wellness and Fitness Category. The award is based on real user reviews by one of t...
Home health patients with diverse needs require experts in delivering results in an era of complexity within homecare. This blog summarizes those challenges, offering strategic insights to meet rising...
The start of care may look like the first visit and a mountain of paperwork, but it is really the point where the entire episode begins to take shape. Get the picture wrong there, and every decision t...
A home health patient may meet coverage requirements. The referral may be clinically appropriate. The need may be real. Even so, the agency may not have the staffing, geographic coverage, clinical ski...
A home health patient may meet coverage requirements. The referral may be clinically appropriate. The need may be real. Even so, the agency may not have the staffing, geographic coverage, clinical ski...
Why home health care documentation now determines whether agencies get paid at all. This blog explores the role of accurate documentation and a home health care agency's ability to maintain consistent...
Whether you are a Medicare-certified skilled home health agency looking to expand, a non-skilled personal care agency trying to manage rising costs, or someone who has been seriously thinking about st...
Home health has always operated within a regulated environment. Increased fraud enforcement does not mean most home health agencies are engaging in fraud. It means the systems used to detect fraud are...
This home health blog reviews the importance of home health software and its role in driving star ratings and HHVBP performance. Forward-thinking agencies should no longer treat star ratings and HHVBP...
Home health agencies today operate in an environment shaped by tighter documentation expectations, increased utilization management from payers, and persistent workforce shortages. More leaders across...
LivTech, a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare tech solutions specifically designed for long-term post-acute care, today announced the acquisition of Alora Healthcare Systems (Alora), a prem...
As Medicare Advantage enrollment continues to grow, operational patterns are becoming more clear. Agencies are not simply adjusting to new rules. They are adapting to a different way of working, where...
In home health care, the agencies thrive are not just the biggest. The assumption that larger home health agencies are better positioned for success is becoming increasingly difficult to defend. As th...
Accurate hospice eligibility decisions are essential for ensuring patients receive the level of support they need and ensuring organizations remain compliant and financially stable. Yet across the ind...
This home health blog reviews the importance of driving star ratings and HHVBP performance in home health agencies, and why agencies should no longer treat star ratings and HHVBP performance as backgr...
What are the biggest regulatory updates in the home health care industry for 2026, and how will the impact your agency? In this blog we review all of the top regulatory changes that agencies should be...
This blog tackles the complexities of strengthening the home health to hospice continuum, including key strategies to improve referral conversion while maintaining clinical integrity. The transition f...
As home care agencies try to compete amidst a growing demand, aging population, and regulatory headwinds, sustainable growth and profitability are must-haves. In this blog, we provide a detailed and a...
What are the top strategies in hiring and keeping nurses and caregivers for home health and hospice agencies? This blog article outlines a practical, modern approach to hiring and keeping caregivers, ...
Passing a Medicare survey is one of the most critical milestones for any home health agency. This blog article explores the key considerations agencies should evaluate when selecting the best home hea...