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Agency Compliance

Reaching status as an accredited provider in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Systems (CMS) program as a home health agency is a sizable milestone to achieve. Equally as difficult is maintaining Medicare certification by meeting or exceeding the rules and regulations of the industry...

The moving parts of billing, payment and care coordination within the home care environment are anything but a simple operation. Running a thriving home care agency is full of complex decision making, and one could argue there are many logistical challenges. Top problems include those...

From dealing with caregiver shortages and the rise of technologies like AI and telehealth, to full implementation of EVV in some states, and a few seasonal COVID flareups, 2022 was a year of many happenings in the home health industry. The thrive Alora blog...

One of the most important decisions you will make as a home healthcare agency, health professional, or family member when considering end-of-life care is who you will hire as a caregiver. Choosing the ideal caregiver is essential because they not only give medical assistance but...

As a home health care professional, you are responsible for avoiding readmissions among your patients, and it makes good business sense. Every day your patient spends in a hospital equals one less day that you can bill for your services, so readmissions directly impact your...

For most agencies, compliance is top of mind when dealing with administrative challenges. The OIG has conducted several audits of home health agencies in recent years, including billing audits for services that were not medically necessary or were not provided as claimed. In this home...

POC charting is a powerful solution for home health agencies. This charting method provides an accurate and efficient way to record service provision. Today's home health software has revolutionized the way we record patient information. POC charting is the best way for staff to document...

Solid financial management of your home health agency starts with good planning, the right tools, and an all-hands-on-deck approach. In this blog we will explore the different aspects, key ingredients, and best practices of successfully running your agency with profitability and learn term success in...