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 …
Insights and News
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 …
Industry Mergers and Consolidation Continues
Late December and early January continue the trend of industry consolidation. HealthSouth’s deal to purchase Encompass Home Health of Dallas became official on January 1st. Other deals that also closed …
Face to Face (F2F) Compliance Update
The release of new Face to Face (F2F) compliance was meant to aid and lower the compliance burden placed on agencies. When the news was released, agencies first thought that …
Home Health Today – January
The new edition of Home Health Today is available! January’s edition includes: A review of the overturned overtime law for home care workers. Improve your bottom line thanks to gas …