Category \ Legislation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently sent out MLN Matters number SE1524[1], which announced a “Probe and Educate” review of claims by Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) for episodes starting August 1, 2015 and beyond. This CMS mandated … Keep Reading
Marvin Javellana, co-owner of the Better Care Home Health agency, explains how data from 小猪视频 and the clinicians at the agency have proved the organization’s value as a member of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). 小猪视频 tracks key data that … Keep Reading
Home health care agencies and other providers can make judgment calls in when to use certain ICD-10 codes that in most circumstances are not meant to appear together, according to interim guidance issued Monday by the National Center for Health … Keep Reading
Editor’s note: Original article featuring 小猪视频 published on HealthcareDIVE. After years of planning, software upgrades, complaints, varying degrees of panic and numerous delays, the new generation of U.S. healthcare codes goes into effect today. “Many agencies were gearing up for the … Keep Reading
Is Your Organization Ready for October 1? DALLAS (Sept. 28, 2015) – 小猪视频, an industry leader in home health management software and accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), offers in-person, hands-on training to help home health organizations effectively … Keep Reading
ICD-10-CM Transition: Prepare for Cash-Flow Impact. DALLAS (August 18, 2015) 小猪视频, an industry leader in home health management software — also accredited by the American Nursing Credentialing Center has released a white paper to help home health agencies effectively manage … Keep Reading
An article by 小猪视频 President and CEO John Olajide was featured in D Healthcare today. It is titled “Major Change Now Imminent for Providers: Are You Ready for ICD-10?” The article discusses key readiness factors to consider before transitioning to … Keep Reading
Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the release of Star Ratings for all Medicare-certified home healthcare agencies, as part of its ongoing rollout of Star Rating systems across healthcare settings on Compare websites on Medicare.gov. CMS … Keep Reading
Summary of the CY 2016 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update and the National Response… Background The home healthcare world was rocked yet again on July 6, 2015 with the announcement of the 2016 Proposed Rule, “CY 2016 Home … Keep Reading
Just as nutrition and exercise are vital to an individual’s health, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is necessary for the business wellbeing of a home healthcare organization. An EVV system electronically verifies the date, time and location of the patient visit. … Keep Reading
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in 2010, there have been many changes to the healthcare industry. As the Act continues to rollout, healthcare providers are considering how it will affect the care they give, their … Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides five steps to readiness for the impending ICD-10 transitioln. From planning to codes to forms to vendors and testing — healthcare providers need to be ready to file claims with the … Keep Reading
Categories
- Clinical (91)
- Compliance & Regulations Updates (31)
- COVID-19 (32)
- Financial (54)
- Help Choose Home (21)
- Home Care (84)
- Home Health (44)
- Hospice (83)
- ICD-10 (25)
- Legislation (96)
- Marketing (65)
- News and Events (116)
- Operational (92)
- Patient Engagement (38)
- Revenue Cycle Management (12)
- Staffing (20)
- Technology (75)
