HOW THE RAP/NOA PENALTY WORKS
RAPs will turn into NOAs. 5-day penalties will start 2021. Learn how the penalty is assessed and what exceptions are allowed. [...]
Home Health Articles and Information
HOME HEALTH'S TRANSITION TO MONTHLY BILLING
Learn the steps CMS is using to transition home health from split billing with a RAP to monthly billing with a NOA [...]
COVID-19 AFFECTS ON STARS AND OUTCOMES DATA
Another side effect predicted from the pandemic concerns a large dip in STARS outcomes data. The extent of this problem is becoming more evident now. [...]
CARE PLANNING AND TELE-VISITS
CMS requirements for Tele-visits in home health and how to include Tele-visits in care plan [...]
FINALLY A LITTLE GOOD NEWS
CMS's change allowing non-physician practitioners to sign for certification of home health services is permanent and retroactive to March 1, 2020. [...]
TELEMEDICINE IN HOME HEALTH IS A GOOD IDEA
Telemedicine is not billable for home health providers. Here is why your agency should do it anyway. [...]
COVID-19 INFECTION CONTROL AND CLEAN BAG TECHNIQUE
Home health clinicians know infection control is always important. But with COVID-19 in our communities, infection control is more crucial than ever. [...]
COVID-19 EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS
Providing education for patients now can help relieve anxiety and make sure they know what to do if faced with symptoms or a COVID-19 diagnosis. [...]
COVID-19 CALM BEFORE THE STORM
If your HHA is facing a dramatic loss of referrals, what you do now to make sure you are prepared to be pivotal in your community is crucial. [...]
COVID-19 CHANGES THE RULES FOR HOME HEALTH PROVIDERS
To help home health agencies stay informed with the latest CMS updates, waivers, and changes regarding in the COVID-19 pandemic, we have compiled a list [...]