Referral partnerships have always been important for in-home care providers, but under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) they are becoming more critical than ever. Because home health payments will reward quality of care based on specific patient characteristics, having the right referral conversations can make or break a provider’s business model. Data is a major […]
Meeting the needs of patients and their families is a critical component of home health and hospice care — regardless of when those needs arise. On-call nurses can help fill the gaps when issues arise after hours, but many organizations struggle with how to efficiently and effectively manage calls that come in after hours and […]
Referral partnerships have always been important for in-home care providers, but under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) they are becoming more critical than ever. Because home health payments will reward quality of care based on specific patient characteristics, having the right referral conversations can make or break a provider’s business model. Data is a major […]
Telehealth is evolving and is expected to become far more prevalent as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updates its telehealth coverage rules. The concept is expected to fill gaps due to staffing shortages and drive health care efficiencies in the future, and there are some programs already celebrating successes as well as […]
Telehealth is evolving and is expected to become far more prevalent as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updates its telehealth coverage rules. The concept is expected to fill gaps due to staffing shortages and drive health care efficiencies in the future, and there are some programs already celebrating successes as well as […]
As regulations evolve across the in-home care market, agency operations are adapting accordingly. More than ever before, the Clinical Manager plays a critical role in this process. The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring quality-assured, cost-effective and compliant care, as well as leading the organization forward in terms of leadership, improvement and opportunity. This eBook […]
Even in the midst of changing payment models and new regulations, the most significant challenge cited by in-home care providers today continues to be staffing. The hurdles associated with managing a remote workforce and retaining talent in the current economy are high and rising. We polled our audience to gain a better understanding of how […]
For most in-home care providers, managing mobile staff is high on the list of operational challenges. With employees being assigned to various job locations and numerous care recipients on a day-to-day basis, many different management issues can arise. This white paper will discuss some of the challenges associated with managing a mobile workforce, as well […]
The Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) is a landmark change to home health reimbursement, and agencies will feel its effects for years to come. Therapy is a particular area of impact. Because the new payment structure will reimburse therapy based on quality over quantity, many agencies are challenged with how to market, manage, and deliver therapy […]
When the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) takes effect on Jan. 1, all certified home health agencies will be subject to the new reimbursement system. With some agencies projecting an expected rise in reimbursement and others projecting a loss, clinical characteristics — and coding them correctly — will become more important than ever. In response, some […]
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