Successful home healthcare organizations know that the right technology partner can help:
Ensure compliance and maximize reimbursements amidst ever-changing regulations Increase staff efficiency and satisfaction through user-friendly solutions Improve care quality measures and star ratings, which can increase referrals and grow business
When searching for an electronic medical records (EMR) vendor, there... Keep Reading
In home care, clients need clear, accurate information to be as engaged as possible in their own care.
Caregivers aren’t the only ones providing care to clients; many receive additional care from their family members. Having a Family Portal in a home care software enables families to be connected and involved... Keep Reading
More hospice providers are offering palliative care services than ever before.
Despite any financial setbacks incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time for hospice providers to expand services and include this fast-growing care program.
Expanded Reimbursement
Palliative care is reimbursed under the Medicare Part B program with many limitations. This is... 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 or five stars are typically sought out as potential partners, improving... 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 the virus to be a part of our lives for a... Keep Reading
Palliative care physicians are constantly having “the hospice talk” with patients who are days away from death, a talk that comes too late and not in a way that will be beneficial to the patient and their family. People often believe that the only thing a palliative physician is responsible... Keep Reading
In this episode of Help Choose Home, we’re joined by Edo Banach, JD, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. He has worked as the senior advisor and deputy director of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and associate general... 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 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) remains on advancing... Keep Reading
Being a caregiver means not just caring for an ailment, but the entire person, and that includes their mental health.
As such, it is essential to connect with the client and their family to recognize when there is a problem.
Mental health plays a critical role in the healing and overall well-being... Keep Reading
Leading a hospice organization to deliver quality patient care in the most efficient and cost effective manner requires managing personnel, regulatory, accreditation and other requirements. The amount of requirements can sometimes feel like paperwork comes before patients.
One time-consuming regulatory related task with strict deadlines is keeping track of patients for... Keep Reading
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a necessary shift in healthcare delivery and the Biden Administration indicating their support early on, home-based care is becoming a national priority.
New legislation that would directly bolster the home healthcare industry has been introduced by the House Education and Labor Committee, called the Direct Creation,... 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 to add notes to the list, we are also adding addenda... Keep Reading