The transition to Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) will require providers to have a comprehensive understanding and clear grasp of the HOPE requirements to remain compliant.
Kate Warnock, Senior Director of Communications and Brand Strategy in Marketing at Forcura, led a HOPE-focused webinar with Raianne Melton, RN, BSN, CHPN, Senior... Keep Reading
The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool will take effect on October 1, 2025, introducing an updated approach to the evaluation and management of hospice care. To help organizations navigate this transition, Axxess hosted a webinar series providing essential guidance and practical strategies for success.
The fourth installment in this... Keep Reading
As of July 1, home health organizations must collect and submit Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) data for all patients served under a Medicare-certified organization, regardless of the payer source.
This mandate includes patients covered by non-Medicare, non-Medicaid, private insurance, self-pay and charity care. For many organizations, this change marks... Keep Reading
Workforce challenges are top of mind for care at home providers. During an education session at the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Eric Scharber, Executive Vice President of SimiTree, David Totaro, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Bayada Home Health Care, Tarrah Lowry, COO of Empath Health, and... Keep Reading
At the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Experience (AGILE), keynote speaker Josh Linkner set the stage with the idea that we are living through our generation’s printing press moment. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining how we live, work and deliver care at home.
In this session, he... Keep Reading
The Trump administration’s ongoing enforcement of stricter immigration policies has major implications for the care at home industry, where nearly one in three employees is an immigrant. With this increased governmental scrutiny, it is now more crucial than ever for care at home employers to maintain accurate and up-to-date employment... Keep Reading
In today’s healthcare industry, interoperability and real-time data exchange are essential for delivering timely, quality care in the home. However, many healthcare organizations still struggle with data silos, manual processes and fragmented communication, which can lead to delays and errors.
Axxess Exchange, powered by Kno2, is a secure and innovative solution... Keep Reading
The challenge of coordinating healthcare has been a long-standing issue for care at home providers. Many providers have used external tools and products to help enhance their communication and streamline their care processes. Axxess aims to alleviate this burden and transform care coordination with Axxess Central, an innovative platform that... Keep Reading
At the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Experience (AGILE), product leaders showcased several new innovations that are now available to organizations. One of the features unveiled was the Care Predictor, the latest, innovative Axxess Business Intelligence tool.
Jaime Carlson, Senior Vice President of Business Intelligence, announced the Care Predictor during... Keep Reading
Care in the home is undergoing rapid change along with the rest of the healthcare continuum. Through that change, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force that can revolutionize the way care is delivered. AI-driven solutions are not only enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of care but also... Keep Reading
The 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE) attracted nearly 600 industry professionals, including C-suite executives, clinical leaders, operational and financial managers, industry investors and strategic advisors who explored the latest trends, exchanged ideas and drove innovation throughout the three-day event.
“AGILE is a natural progression in our desire to... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the proposed 2026 Hospice Final Rule, which outlines significant updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for hospices. CMS argues that the changes aim to enhance the quality of care provided to hospice patients and address various operational and regulatory... Keep Reading