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Outpatient Facilities Continue to Grow, Despite CMS Threat

11JanuaryNewsletter

The CBRE Group has released a new report showing the number of outpatient facilities increased from 26,900 in 2005 to 40,400 in 2016. This represents an increase of 51%! As demand for space continues to increase, rent has followed suit,

Hospital Prices are Public Starting Today!

1JanuaryNewsletter

Beginning today, patients will be able to access prices that hospitals charge for their services. This change is part of Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar’s broader value-based agenda. The CMS policy requires hospitals to “post their standard

CMS Takes Steps to Ensure Adequate Staffing in Nursing Homes

31DecemberHospice Today, Newsletter

CMS has announced an initiative to improve nursing home oversight and transparency. The goal of this new action is to ensure adequate staffing to meet residents’ needs. Facilities with higher nurse staffing levels have fewer resident hospitalizations and provide a

The Physician Compare Preview Period is Closing Soon!

28DecemberHome Health Today, Hospice Today, Newsletter

The Physician Compare 30 day preview period has been open since the end of November. Have you checked out your performance information yet? Don’t get caught by surprise – the Physician Compare preview is your first chance to see what

Is it the Beginning of the End for the Affordable Care Act?

20DecemberNewsletter

U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor issued a ruling last Friday on the case of Texas v. Azar, which invalidated the Affordable Care Act (ACA). President Trump has vowed to enforce the law as before, at least until the case has

2019 Final Rule – Changes for Hospice Providers

26NovemberHospice Billing, Hospice Today, Newsletter

In the Final Rule released and now in effect, CMS had some notable concerns about hospice providers which will be the subject of increased scrutiny. As time goes on, hospices should be correcting any internal issues and be prepared for

Universal Home Care Defeated in Maine

19NovemberHome Health Today, Newsletter, Tax

A ballot question received a resounding no vote from the voters of Maine on November 6th. Voters were asked to vote yes or no on a ballot initiative that would have created the nation’s first state-run home care program. The

2019 Final Rule … Big Changes Coming

5NovemberHome Health Billing, Home Health Today, Hospice Billing, Hospice Today, Medical Billing & Collections, Newsletter

The 2019 Final Rule for Home Health is here and there are some exciting changes along with some changes that may not be quite so welcome. CMS’ plan for 2019 is more focused on pillars and a narrow focus. Three

Achieving Growth in 2019 – Marketing and Beyond

26OctoberHome Health Today, Hospice Today, Newsletter, Small Business Today

In addition to ensuring regulatory compliance and building a strong team, this is the perfect time to evaluate your marketing strategy for 2019. Are you providing excellent service, but not seeing any growth? The best way to start the new

Preparing for 2019 – Getting Everyone on the Same Page

15OctoberHome Health Billing, Home Health Today, Newsletter, Small Business Today, Uncategorized

As regulations change and documentation requirements change to become more stringent, many agencies can be slow to adapt. This may not have an immediate effect, but during a Medicare ADR cycle or during a chart review by a Medicare Advantage

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The IRS Begins Recalling Employees to Process Tax Returns
New Version of Hospice Quality Reporting (HQRP) Quality Measure (QM) User’s Manual Available
Outpatient Facilities Continue to Grow, Despite CMS Threat
The IRS Begins Accepting Tax Returns on January 28
Hospital Prices are Public Starting Today!

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The IRS Begins Recalling Employees to Process Tax Returns
New Version of Hospice Quality Reporting (HQRP) Quality Measure (QM) User’s Manual Available
Outpatient Facilities Continue to Grow, Despite CMS Threat
The IRS Begins Accepting Tax Returns on January 28
Hospital Prices are Public Starting Today!
CMS Takes Steps to Ensure Adequate Staffing in Nursing Homes

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