What we hear: March, 2015
We recently had a conversation with an agency owner who was determined to not let unethical or selfish agencies win in her market. In fact, she was more determined than …
We recently had a conversation with an agency owner who was determined to not let unethical or selfish agencies win in her market. In fact, she was more determined than …
This time of year, many agencies are busy closing out the year with tax returns and cost report data gathering. But what we don’t see is some agencies doing something …
Our friends at MedPac are at it again. The group is responsible for reviewing Medicare policy and making recommendations to Congress on payments to providers. 2015’s report doesn’t make …
With the star rating system coming into effect this summer, focusing on quality is going to be once again a priority for agencies. The focus on quality will encompass the …
You better because starting this summer you won’t have a choice. CMS is putting the final touches on adding star ratings to Home Health Compare. The ratings will include …
Don’t you love the new focus on quality by your competitors just because those stats are now represented by stars rather than percentages? Have you noticed that press releases are …
Additional Documentation Request (ADRs) New Time Line Change Request 9323 issued by Medicare has been released and dictates how MACs or intermediaries start counting down the time they …
After years of planning and delays, ICD-10 finally arrived. Many agencies are slowly adapting to the new coding and requirements. The early few weeks has brought on some confusion, but …