1. Improve agency collaboration Effective web based software provides home health care organizations the ability to collaborate in real-time from anywhere at anytime. Clinical and administrative staff have access to real-time information regarding all agency activities and and can make decisions faster and more accurately. The complete availability of a patient’s medical... Keep Reading

Seniors enrolling in private Medicare policies starting this week are finding fewer options, as health insurers close down certain types of plans due to legislative changes and looming cuts to federal funding. Cigna Corp., Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, several Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and others aren't renewing hundreds of Medicare... Keep Reading

The utilization of electronic medical record (EMR) technologies and software in home health care industry is far from a new concept. Home Health and hospice agencies have been required to either encode clinical assessments electronically or submit electronic claims to different payors. Constant regulatory changes, initiatives to improve patient care,... Keep Reading

1. Know the Rules of the Game and how to apply them. Familiarity with the Federal Conditions of Participation, State Licensing Standards, Accrediting Body requirements and your agency‘s policy and procedure is essential. Regulations require that there is a designated “Compliance Officer” in your organization.... Keep Reading