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The most recent news, announcements, and regulatory updates for home health, hospice, and supportive care at home
Underlying Causes of Health Issues
by Kristin Rowan, EditorUnderlying causes of health issues are common. Not all health issues come directly from infections, medical conditions, or genetics. Lifestyle, environmental factors, and social determinants can cause and/or increase the...
Alliance Member Testifies Before Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContacts: Elyssa Katz571-281-0220 Tom Threlkeld202-547-7424 communications@allianceforcareathome.orgWays & Means Health Subcommittee Hearing on “After the Hospital: Ensuring Access...
Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.In November of 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued revised “Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance.” This guidance...
ATA Applauds Telehealth Inclusion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Gina Cella781-799-3137gcella@americantelemed.orgWASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 8, 2025 – ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, today praised Congress for...
Update on Public Participation in Rule Making
by Kristin Rowan, EditorLast week, we reached out to some of our contacts for responses to this change.Former President of NAHC and current Senior Counsel at Arnall Golden Gregory Bill Dombi said:It is difficult to discern the impact of the...
Humana Thyme Agreement
by Kristin Rowan, EditorCancer is one of the highest leading causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. The challenges for cancer patients are not only physical, but emotional and financial as well. The consequences of...
Prior Authorization Requirement Removed by UnitedHealthcare
by Kristin Rowan, EditorPrior authorization requirements can be cumbersome, delaying or even preventing care in some cases. Patients who need prior authorization to get he care they need also generally have form after form to fill out or to have...
BREAKING NEWS: Kennedy Rescinds Public Participation in Rule Making
by Kristin Rowan, EditorThe Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires that an agency public a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register; allow sufficient time for public participation via written data, views, or arguments; and then...
Agency Management System for Fractional Home Care
by Tim Rowan, Editor EmeritusThere is a growing service sector within Home Care to provide in-home care to seniors living in Independent Living and Assisted Living facilities. We described the basics of the way it works in last week's interview...
Cracking the Code
by Siva Juturi, Automation EdgeReferrals are the lifeblood of home health agencies. We're not just talking about numbers but about connecting families with critical care. Our research shows that 94% of customers will recommend a satisfactory...
Fractional Home Care
by Tim Rowan, Editor EmeritusAlong with the rest of the Private Pay sector, Jessica Nobles' Eastern Tennessee agency was struggling with caregiver recruitment and retention. Finding good people is less than half the battle. To keep them, you have...
Safeguarding Caregivers from Violence
by Kristin Rowan, EditorWe've published and talked a lot about caregiver safety, lone worker safety, and keeping your caregivers safe. Until the risk of violence to care at home workers is 0%, we will continue to provide this information and urge...
Special Focus Program Ends
by Kristin Rowan, EditorWhen the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP) first appeared, the industry was told the program would help CMS identify and improve the performance of hospice providers that were struggling to meet quality standards. CMS...
Reduce Insurance Claim Denials
by Lynn Labarta, SimiTreeIs your home health or hospice agency struggling with insurance claim denials? You’re in good company. As we move into 2025, claim denials remain the #1 challenge affecting revenue cycles across the industry. But there’s...
