Treatment in Place from Emergency Medical Services
Clinical by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Treatment in Place Providers of services to patients in their homes are anecdotally familiar with situations in which patients need help at home, but do not qualify for home health services and have not arranged for or are unable to afford...Urgent Plea to Safeguard Your Caregivers
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Care at Home Worker Safety is not Optional! I will rarely present an editorial piece that is based only on my opinions. I hold a few about care at home in general, but at least attempt to use statistics, facts, and history to support my...Telemedicine Rules from DEA
Clinical by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. DEA Issues Three Telemedicine Rules On January 16, 2025, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced three new rules to make permanent some temporary flexibilities for telemedicine established during the COVID-19...Product Review: Plan-of-Care Documentation
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor OASIS Assessment is a Time Suck Regulatory requirements for home health quality assurance are designed to monitor and improve quality of care. QA focuses on ensuring that patients get safe, effective, compassionate care that meets their...GUIDE Model Expanding
Clinical by Kristin Rowan, Editor GUIDE Launched with 390 Participants On July 1, 204, CMS launched the GUIDE Model and announced that 390 organizations had signed on to participate. The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is a voluntary model test amied at...Year of the Caregiver
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Year of the Caregiver Medical and non-medical caregivers in home health, hospice, palliative, and home care are the life-blood of the industry, without whom Care at Home would not exist. Agency owners are limited in their capacity to...The 4 M Framework for Age-Friendly Care
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Pitfalls of Care at Home Patient assessment has largely used the same formula for years. Patient care is more successful and less expensive in the home, but it is not without its frustrations. Agency owners and managers know that patients...New Way to Approach Care at Home
Caring for the Caregiver by Kristin Rowan, Editor Care For Lives: Empowered Homecare with a Holistic Approach It’s a familiar story that you’ve heard countless times. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) takes a job in a healthcare setting and continues her education to become a...Case Management and Discharge Planning
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Case Management & Discharge Planning to Reduce Length of Stay By the Numbers Many hospitals are laser-focused on reducing length of stay in order to enhance patient experiences and boost financial performance. A recent study by KFF shows...Survive Medicare Advantage
Admin by Alexandria Nelson, Communications Specialist, Axxess How to Survive Medicare Advantage in Home Health Navigating the complexities of Medicare Advantage continues to be a sticking point for organizations trying to scale their business. In an education session at the...Medicare Advantage Stock Prices After Trump Elected
Clinical by Kristin Rowan, Editor Will the Change in Leadership Usher in a Change in Reimbursement Rates? As in any election year, we have been bombarded with promises, predictions, and pandering from senate and house hopefuls as well as presidential candidates from every...Product Review: Startup Reimagines the EMR
Admin by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Catherine Zhang was thriving in product engineering while Mayur Pandya held a similar leadership role for Silicon Valley’s Workday. Their futures were predictable and bright until Catherine’s close friend unexpectedly passed...Safeguarding Home Care Heroes Part 2
Clinical by Marcylle Combs, BS, MS, RN, CHCE This article is part 2 of 2-part series. Read part 1 here. Protecting our Care at Home Heroes Preventive Measures and Safety Protocols To deal with these dangers, several preventive steps have been recommended. Personal Protection...Here We Go Again
Clinical by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus OIG Accuses Medicare Advantage Providers of Padding Patient Assessments...Again “Hello, this is your Medicare Advantage company calling. I am one of their clinicians and it is time for us to update your health assessment. If you...
