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On June 21, the US Department of Labor's (DOL's) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This federal update mandated home care agencies to implement new practices. The ETS was published to protect healthcare and healthcare support workers from occupational...
One important part of running a home health agency, or any healthcare company, is ensuring your patient care staff are providing accurate documentation for the care and condition of clients. Ensuring charting is achieved and that your staff is compliant with charting requirements could be...
Of all the data and reports that managers look at, patient satisfaction surveys may be more valuable to your agency than you think....
The White House recently said that the current public health emergency (PHE) would “likely” last through the entirety of 2021. For now, blanket waivers have relaxed industry regulations, offering provider relief, but it is not time to rest on your laurels. Wisdom dictates that agencies...
Home health marketing is challenging. Securing a good return on investments and generating solid leads is difficult. Add to the task a set of industry rules and requirements that change seemingly daily. Account managers have their work cut out for them....
An update on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website warns providers that they are continuing phase-in participation, through March 31, 2021, for Florida and North Carolina. This concession on the part of CMS allows agencies in these states some flexibility. ...
On November 4, 2020 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final rule for 2021. Overall the changes this year were minimal since this was the first year for the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and there is not enough data to support significant changes. Furthermore, the COVID pandemic affected industry operations which mitigated reform to the PDGM payment structure. Agencies should review the changes affecting their operations from the fifty-nine-page rule, but here is a quick glance at the updates:
Yes. According to CMS, outpatient therapy services may be provided by a home health agency to patients who are not homebound or otherwise are not receiving services under a home health plan of care (POC). These services are not paid under the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS). The reimbursement for the outpatient therapy services is calculated using the Medicare Physician’s Fee Schedule (MPFS).
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State Survey Agencies (SSAs) are conducting targeted infection control surveys of select home health and hospice providers to ensure providers are following proper infection control practices during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Organizations are being identified for the surveys through collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).
Choosing the right EHR Software can be a make or break move for your business. In this blog we explore some of the considerations, strategies, and decisions making focal points that should be considered during this important selection process.