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Mary Ellen Conway, RN, BSN, is chief compliance officer for US Med and a member of the HomeCare Editorial Advisory Board. She can be reached at [email protected].
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January 3, 2023
As the World Opens Up in 2023, Audits to Return
After a roller coaster three years, HME audit activity bumped up in 2022 and is expected to expand in 2023, especially if the public health emergency ends.Read More →: As the World Opens Up in 2023, Audits to Return -
September 1, 2022
The 7 Timeless Elements of an Effective Compliance Program
First, build a strong foundationRead More →: The 7 Timeless Elements of an Effective Compliance Program -
June 8, 2022
How to Avoid Common Documentation Red Flags
Write it down, work it outRead More →: How to Avoid Common Documentation Red Flags -
June 4, 2021
Are You Ready for Re-Accreditation?
9 areas to review before your surveyRead More →: Are You Ready for Re-Accreditation? -
November 11, 2020
Be a Resource to Prescribers
How to boost referrals during COVID-19Read More →: Be a Resource to Prescribers -
October 1, 2018
Preparing for an Accreditation Survey
7 basic accreditation requirementsRead More →: Preparing for an Accreditation Survey -
May 12, 2017
Meeting Annual Education Requirements in Accreditation
Plan ahead to meet calendar goalsRead More →: Meeting Annual Education Requirements in Accreditation -
October 20, 2016
Maintaining Disaster Preparedness
Accreditation NowRead More →: Maintaining Disaster Preparedness -
August 30, 2016
Accreditation in Post-Acute Care
Weight your business success with proper training and documentationRead More →: Accreditation in Post-Acute Care -
June 16, 2016
Common Accreditation Deficiencies
Accreditation NowRead More →: Common Accreditation Deficiencies -
March 7, 2016
Maintaining Continued Compliance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires providers to, “remain in substantial compliance with Medicare program requirements as well as State law.” This means that CMS expects accredited organizationsRead More →: Maintaining Continued Compliance -
January 13, 2016
The View of Post-Acute Services in 2016
As the baby boomers move out of the workforce, their payroll contributions to Medicare disappear, their need for Medicare services begins and the costs of health care rise every yearRead More →: The View of Post-Acute Services in 2016