PEPPER: Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report PEPPER has come to home health. The first set of statistics are going to be made available through December 2014.  The report …

The proposed rule for 2016 is a continued step in the wrong direction for all home health providers – whether for-profit like you or even non-profit agencies.  While ObamaCare is …

The long awaited star ratings are finally out and some agencies are not happy.  Meanwhile, other agencies are quite happy and have not waited to issue press releases to let …

The Proposed Rule for 2016 has been released and it is just as many had expected.  Home health continues to be battered by decreasing reimbursement.  Reimbursement for 2016 is expected …

Terminations are never easy.  However, proper documentation can go a very long way in protecting your agency from future litigation.  Documentation is especially critical for several reasons:  Adherence to company …

Summer is here and the need for planning not only extends to ICD-10 implementation but also the development of a strategy and a plan for marketing. Marketing and strategy is …

ICD-10 is coming and will be effective on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Is your staff ready for the changes required? If you haven’t planned any type of training or in-services …

Hospice providers will be rejoicing, knowing that reimbursement isn’t going down, but up.  For 2016, hospice providers should expect a 1.3% increase from 2015. However, hospice providers will not be …

CMS’ Financial Alignment Initiative is not only creating reimbursement nightmares for providers, including home health agencies, but also forcing patients to find alternate care at a moment’s notice.  In 11 …