CMS has finalized some important changes to the way agencies must stay in compliance with F2F data gathering and timing of physician certification. Signed Physician Certification:  Many agencies wait to …

In many agencies, large and small, the burden of human resources is always lingering.  Whether a dedicated employee manages HR, or it’s a split function between various staff, documentation must …

Updated regulations, as a result of a lawsuit against CMS, provide a distinctive change for patients who are in need of continued home care services.  The definition of home care …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …