HHAs, pay attention. While Medicare’s proposal to rebalance hospice payment between care levels isn’t exactly a shock, it does underscore why providers — all providers — should complete their cost … Continue Reading →
New hourly wage calculation will prove crucial to future rate reductions, expert predicts. A new cost report form and instructions don’t just bring extra work for home health agencies — … Continue Reading →
Most agencies will want prepay review. The Review Choice Demonstration will be here in less than two months. Here’s what smart home health agencies will be prioritizing between now and then. 1. … Continue Reading →
Slowed cash flow poised to close more doors. The other shoe is finally dropping for the Review Choice Demonstration — and it may smash home health agencies in RCD states. … Continue Reading →
Medicare profit margin falls once again to 15.2 percent. On top of PDGM and its nearly 6.5 percent payment rate cut, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission thinks your reimbursement should be slashed … Continue Reading →
