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The sun is out, the weather is hot and the risk of dehydration has increased. Preventing dehydration in clients should be a priority during the summer months. While anyone can become dehydrated, the condition is especially dangerous for young children … Keep Reading
New Medicare-certified home health organizations are in the perfect position to quickly establish themselves as top-performing providers. Upon submission of the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) data for home health quality reporting, there will come a point when the … Keep Reading
Priorities for the home care industry have shifted. A benchmarking study conducted by Home Care Pulse and endorsed by the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) illuminates the operational impact COVID-19 has had on home care organizations, and how growth … Keep Reading
Healthcare professionals across the continuum of care are becoming more aware of the behavioral health ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. While focus has remained on survival, treatment and prevention, the next phase of coping and adjusting has — or is … Keep Reading
With summer comes the responsibility of summer scheduling, or in many cases, rescheduling. This can be a very real challenge for many organizations. Pediatric clients that are no longer in school, caregivers who are unable to work due to family … Keep Reading
The future of healthcare is in the home. All the work we do at Axxess is part of an effort to ensure patients can get care where they are most comfortable. This is why we work to share our knowledge … Keep Reading
The home health star ratings summarize key performance measures in an easy-to-understand format, improving the ability of consumers to compare and choose top-performing home healthcare providers, in addition to other detailed information. Since home health organizations that are rated four … Keep Reading
Early in the pandemic, even the most experienced home care organizations acknowledged their lack of preparation for the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic forced home care and the entire healthcare continuum to adapt overnight. According to current estimates, we can expect … Keep Reading
Most home health organizations have seen their census return to pre-pandemic levels, and in some cases, have increased and grown their operations because of greater appreciation for in-home care due to COVID-19. As a new “normal” evolves, the focus of … Keep Reading
Documentation at the point of care through a home care software accelerates claim submission and reimbursement. Axxess Home Care is creating documentation options that are accessible from any mobile device through the Axxess Home Care mobile application. While we continue … Keep Reading
The question that all palliative care providers face is when it may be appropriate to transition a patient to hospice care. As hospice is a type of palliative care, the demarcation is not easily identified. There are, however, distinct key … Keep Reading
Low Utilization Payment Adjustment (LUPA) rates were higher than expected in 2020, with home health organizations receiving lower reimbursements as a result. There are tools available within a home health software that administrators can use to easily follow the billing … Keep Reading
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