A nationwide class-action lawsuit brought by Medicare beneficiaries would eliminate the present CMS policy requiring Medicare beneficiaries to show a likelihood of medical and/or functional improvement before Medicare will pay for skilled nursing, physical...
The final measures of stage 2 meaningful use start the 2nd chapter in changing the way all specialties will practice medicine. For radiology, incorporation of patient images into the patient’s clinical record as a specific measure opened the door...
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There is considerable pressure for imaging centers, radiologists, orthopedists and other eligible professionals to understand meaningful use legislation, implement certified technology, and attest that they are indeed using certified technology in a meaningful...
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Developing a psychiatric (nursing) program has become a potential program considered for agency development. We have seen an increase in questions regarding psychiatric nursing services for the patient suffering from bi-polar disorder with depression...
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Thu, Jun 7 2012
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On October 20, 2011the US Department of Health and Human Services released the final rule implementing the ACO Shared Savings Program and the complementary regulations and guidance from CMS/OIG as well as the DOJ/FTC. It should be noted that the final...
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Sat, Nov 5 2011
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Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) This survey is meant for patients and people to identify their experiences with Home Health providers. This gives the patients and their families the opportunity to voice their...
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Sat, Nov 5 2011
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Therapy Changes Will Impact Home Health Agencies With the changes in CMS release auditors such as RACs, MACs, Z-PICs, and Heat, Therapist are now the center of focus. CMS has asked for this CY2011 is more visits by the qualified Therapist, more supervision...
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Sat, Nov 5 2011
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From Outcome-Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) refresher training to Total Quality Management Agency Programs, the home health agency of today needs to define the level of programs needed to operationally and financially drive success. The home health...
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Tue, Oct 25 2011
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What are your agency case mix averages by admission: clinician: diagnosis? Do you know your top five diagnostic patient profiles? How do you set visit frequencies? Formula-based or what seems right? Are you making visits that have no impact on patient...
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Sat, Oct 15 2011
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In September and October, the ezine and nation-wide teleconference presented by Select Data will focus on Documentation and Compliance. Check the Select Data website for dates for the teleconference: Documentation Requirements for Compliant Billing. This...
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Sat, Sep 24 2011
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This hospice encounter, like the home health face-to-face encounter, is causing concern among the industry. Agencies view it as yet another burden. Below we break down the regulation and look at “Who” may perform the face-to-face encounter, “What” all...
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Thu, Aug 25 2011
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CMS recently issued the proposed rule (CMS-1353P) regarding 2012 payment rates. The proposal includes an estimated net decrease of $650 million compared to Home Health payments in CY 2011 as well as revisions to the hotly discussed face to face rule and...
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Mon, Jul 11 2011
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Filed under: Medicare, CMS, Home Health, OASIS-C, Compliance, Legislation, CMS Guidelines, CY 2012, Rules, Affordable Care Act (ACA), Face-to-Face (F2F )