As care at home organizations are increasingly integrating technology into high quality patient care, healthcare technology partners need to prioritize data security. To protect critical patient information, Axxess became the first care at home technology company providing comprehensive solutions that address the entire continuum of care to earn HITRUST i1... Keep Reading
The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model was designed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to incentivize the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective home healthcare. Under the HHVBP Model, CMS evaluates home healthcare organizations’ performance on a set of specific quality measures and allocates reimbursement based on each... Keep Reading
As the care at home landscape continues to grow and reimbursement models change, organizations are looking for ways to expand into new markets without impacting patient access to care. Unique revenue models enable a diversified approach to care delivery in home-based care.
In an education session at the 2023 Axxess Growth,... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) calendar year 2024 proposed home health rule includes significant changes and cuts to reimbursement dollars, leaving many organizations wondering how they can respond to the proposed cuts and remain in business.
During a recent webinar moderated by Deborah Hoyt, Axxess’ Senior Vice President... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final version of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update. The rule set a 3.1% increase to per diem payments and raised the aggregate payment cap to $33,494.01. The final rule also includes updates... Keep Reading
The home health industry is facing significant cuts in reimbursement in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 proposed rule for home health payment rates. While the rule will not be finalized until November 2023, providers need to begin making changes to their procedures and consider new strategies... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2024 proposed rule for home health payment rates. The proposed rule includes significant changes in reimbursement, including deep cuts.
As the industry looks at the changes in reimbursement in the proposed rule, organizations will need to make major changes to... Keep Reading
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the end of the public health emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. Regulatory flexibilities for healthcare providers, including home health and hospice, were established during the PHE to provide continuity of care as well as the safety of providers... Keep Reading
Living with dementia can be a complex and challenging experience for both patients and their caregivers. While care at home providers are on the front lines, providing much-needed care and support to those living with dementia, it can be difficult to fully understand and empathize with the experiences of dementia... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2024 proposed rule for home health payment rates. The proposed rule includes significant changes in reimbursement, including deep cuts. While the rule will not be finalized until November 2023, it’s important for providers to understand the proposed rule’s content... Keep Reading
There is an increasing trend of home healthcare organizations using technology to assist with routine patient care and predict patient outcomes. For patients who need support with cognitive function, technology can assist with improving cognitive outcomes, leading to increased patient satisfaction and decreased hospitalization.
In an education session at the 2023... Keep Reading
With Congress looking at legislation that supports more home-based healthcare programs and payers looking for lower-cost solutions, home care organizations have many opportunities for growth and expansion.
“What a time to be in home care, right? It’s the new frontier,” said Debbie Miller, Founder and CEO of 52 Weeks Marketing, LLC.
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