Home Health Today – March/Early April 2015
The March and early April edition of Home Health Today is here! Please click here to view the PDF edition: Home Health Today – March 2015.
Insights and News
What we hear: March, 2015
We recently had a conversation with an agency owner who was determined to not let unethical or selfish agencies win in her market. In fact, she was more determined than …
A Data Driven Agency Succeeds
This time of year, many agencies are busy closing out the year with tax returns and cost report data gathering. But what we don’t see is some agencies doing something …
MedPac’s 2015 Report to Congress
Our friends at MedPac are at it again. The group is responsible for reviewing Medicare policy and making recommendations to Congress on payments to providers. 2015’s report doesn’t make …
Patient Education Doesn’t have to be Expensive
With the star rating system coming into effect this summer, focusing on quality is going to be once again a priority for agencies. The focus on quality will encompass the …
Reach for the stars…
You better because starting this summer you won’t have a choice. CMS is putting the final touches on adding star ratings to Home Health Compare. The ratings will include …
Home Health Today – February 2015 Edition
The February edition of Home Health Today is out! Click here to access Home Health Today.
OIG Report on Hospice
As hospice continues to be a very profitable area in healthcare, the scrutiny of services provided to patients is catching the eye of the OIG. The OIG, following marching orders …
Home Health Fraud Watch
AA Advanced Care, Miami, FL: Owner, Felix Gonzalez pleaded guilty to $32 million in Medicare fraud. The agency fraudulently billed Medicare for services that were not medically necessary or in …
What We Hear: Agencies are Businesses
As the recent purchase of Encompass Home Health by HealthSouth shows, the value of well operated home health agencies is still there. In fact, the notion of being able to …