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The ICD-10 Transition: An Introduction
Author: Pat Evans, RN
Date: September 29, 2011
On October 1, 2013, the ICD-9 code sets used to report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures will be replaced by ICD-10 code sets. To accommodate the ICD-10 code structure, the transaction standards used for electronic health care claims, Version 4010/4010A, must be upgraded to Version 5010 by January 1, 2012.... Keep Reading
HIPAA 5010: What You Need to Know. Are you Compliant? Axxess is Ready.
Author: Andrew Olowu, Axxess Chief Technology Officer
Date: September 29, 2011
Effective January 1, 2012 the federal government has mandated that all covered entities (including providers, clearinghouses and health plans) must transition to the latest version of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) electronic transaction standards and code sets. The new version of the electronic transaction standards is known... Keep Reading
7 Benefits of using Axxess’ AgencyCore Home Health Software on the iPAD
Author: Jessica Partida
Date: September 23, 2011
Home Health clinicians nationwide continue to enjoy the benefits of having real time access to their information from anywhere at any time on any device of their choice. Axxess' web based home health care software solution and its point of care features can be conveniently accessed using an iPAD, Android,... Keep Reading
Axxess’ OASIS Training Seminar in Dallas, TX a Huge Success!
Author: Biki Raghubansh
Date: September 23, 2011
Axxess hosted a very successful training OASIS training seminar for home health agencies in Dallas, TX on Thursday September 22, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Market Center in Dallas, TX. We had participants from Nevada, Ohio, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma and from several other states across the country. The theme of... Keep Reading
Axxess Holds OASIS Training Seminar in Houston, TX
Author: Biki Raghubansh
Date: September 19, 2011
On Thursday September 15, 2011 in Houston Texas, home health care nurses from across the country were in attendance for Axxess’ OASIS training seminar. The theme of the training was, “Improve Patient Outcomes, Maximize Reimbursement”. Proper collection and documentation of OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) data remains a challenge for... Keep Reading
Home Health Care Provider Maxim to Pay $150 Million Dollars to CMS to resolve Fraud Case.
Author: Chad Bray
Date: September 14, 2011
NEWARK N.J.—Home health-care provider Maxim Healthcare Services Co. has agreed to pay $150 million as part of a settlement with federal and state authorities to resolve criminal and civil allegations that it falsely billed government health-care benefits programs. The privately held, Columbia, Md., health-care provider reached the deal to resolve... Keep Reading
The Advantages of Telecommunication in Health Care
Author: Michael Schroeder, Ashley Gray
Date: August 26, 2011
Mornings have gotten busier for Violet Harwick of Little Falls, N.Y., since she was hospitalized for complications associated with congestive heart failure in July. Before breakfast, the 68-year-old, who also has diabetes, pricks her finger to test her blood sugar, wraps a cuff around her arm to check blood pressure, puts... Keep Reading
Miami-Area Doctor Pleads Guilty in $25 Million Home Health Care Fraud Scheme
Author: Office of Public Affairs, Department of Justice
Date: August 25, 2011
WASHINGTON – A Miami-area medical doctor who owned two medical offices pleaded guilty today for his participation in a $25 million home health Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Jose Nunez, 63, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joan... Keep Reading
Legal Marketing Ideas for Home Health Agencies
Author: Scott Christ
Date: August 17, 2011
The health care industry has federal regulations in place to protect consumers from negligent advertising and marketing from home health care agencies and other businesses. For example, the Federal Trade Commission has strict policies and procedures for marketing that has deceptive pricing; uses the word "free"; or makes unfounded claims... Keep Reading
Medicare Alert! Medicare Providers Must Revalidate Enrollment by March 23, 2013
Author: Robin Jordan
Date: August 15, 2011
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is requiring that all providers and suppliers enrolled with Medicare prior to March 25, 2011, must revalidate their enrollment information. Basically, all providers (home health agencies included) that bill Medicare for services provided must enroll by March 23, 2013. Section 6401 (a) of the... Keep Reading
9 Steps to Create a Compliance Plan for Your Home Health Agency
Author: Pam Thomas, MHA, LVN
Date: August 15, 2011
Fraud and abuse has been an issue for the home health care industry almost from its inception. While most providers follow the rules and provide quality care at the highest standards, there are some unscrupulous providers who make the home health industry look bad the system with a less-than-ethical approach... Keep Reading
Marketing Ideas for Home Health Care Agencies
Author: Laura Acevedo
Date: August 11, 2011
Successful home care companies provide compassionate care that keeps patient loads and profits high. Whether your company focuses on short-term visits or live-in assistance, your home care company can increase its clientele and profits through a well-crafted marketing plan. The most effective marketing ideas for home care involve providing top... Keep Reading
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