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Following concerns raised by hospice organizations and state associations, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) paused the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP) in early 2025 to review its structure and impact, but its potential implementation remains a key … Keep Reading
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked about innovations in healthcare, but in hospice and palliative care, the conversation goes deeper. It’s about trust, communication and designing technology that respects human experience. At the 2025 Axxess Growth, … Keep Reading
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how care is delivered in the home. But as technology evolves, so does the need for thoughtful governance, ethical implementation and strategic adoption. To help care at home organizations navigate these shifts, Axxess recently launched … Keep Reading
Artificial intelligence (AI) and ambient listening are some of the hottest topics in the care at home industry. Delivering results for home health and hospice providers on the frontlines of care requires a true partnership to bring clarity, trust and … Keep Reading
With increasing regulatory scrutiny, home health and hospice organizations are facing increasing pressure to stay ahead of audits, denials and shifting policy priorities. At the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Jason Bring, Partner at Arnall Golden Gregory … Keep Reading
With the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool taking effect on October 1, 2025, it is crucial to understand how your technology partner is actively preparing your organization for these significant regulatory changes. In a recent webinar, Axxess … Keep Reading
As regulatory changes reshape hospice care, understanding how to adapt is essential. Laura Barnett, Vice President of External Affairs at Axxess, moderated a webinar focused on the upcoming implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool and … Keep Reading
As part of the transition to the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool, effective October 1, 2025, hospice providers will be required to submit data to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES), a change from the … Keep Reading
In the world of home healthcare, safety is more than just protocol, its culture. At the 2025 Axxess Growth, Innovation and Leadership Experience (AGILE), Valerie Cornett, Chief of Staff and Innovation, and Brenda Beggs, Chief Clinical Officer, both at MAC … Keep Reading
In response to proposed payment cuts to home health provider reimbursement, the National Alliance for Care at Home hosted a webinar sponsored by Axxess, to discuss the 2026 home health proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services … Keep Reading
The 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) proposed rule includes several regulatory updates, as well as a proposed 6.4% cut in Medicare home health payments. In a webinar moderated by Laura Barnett, Vice President of External Affairs at … 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 … Keep Reading

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