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Hospice providers face unique challenges when it comes to funding the delivery of end-of-life care. The hospice reimbursement model has not changed much over decades, however mounting pressure for value-based payment models and policy proposals such as the Hospice CARE Act signal that changes...
As of January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania home care agencies must meet updated Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance requirements to continue delivering Medicaid-funded services. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) now mandates that at least 85% of all Personal Care Services (PCS) and Home Health Care Services (HHCS) visits be automatically verified using approved EVV technology.
The role of Medicare Advantage plans has grown significantly, impacting various aspects of care delivery. Understanding the nuances of these plans will have increasing importance to hospice providers as CMS moves toward its goal of shifting traditional Medicare to value based care. This article explores...
As an agency owner or manager, you should take full advantage of the abundance of technology that can keep your home health care workflow moving smoothly. In this home health care blog, we'll delve into the cornerstone impactful ways you can use technology to prevent...
Arizona Medicaid EVV, learn facts and information about AHCCCS compatible EVV including implementation date, requirements, compliance and more in this blog. Alora is a certified EVV system for the state of Arizona....
Medicare is officially retiring the Hospice Item Set (HIS) and replacing it with the new Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment. This transition marks one of the most significant regulatory changes for hospice agencies in recent years....
The home care industry is undergoing a digital revolution—and home care software is at the heart of it. As more patients seek care in the comfort of their own homes, agencies are turning to technology to manage operations, ensure compliance, and improve the quality of...
CMS requires hospice providers to submit Medicare Cost Reports to their MAC each year. Failure to comply with cost reporting requirements can result in suspension of payments, interest penalties, or potentially the loss of Medicare certification. The report is used by CMS to determine...
Your patients’ mental and emotional well-being are equally as important as their physical health. People receiving care at home must deal with more than illness or injury. They’re also confronting loneliness, anxiety, depression, or the stress of long-term recovery. In this home health care blog,...
For home care agencies serving Medicaid patients, choosing the right software is essential to maintaining compliance, streamlining operations, and ensuring quality care. Medicaid-funded services often come with a unique set of regulatory, operational, and clinical requirements, making it critical for agencies to invest in a...