LENEXA, Kan. (October 12, 2016)—Mediware Information Systems, Inc., a provider of comprehensive post-acute health care software, announces the CareTend Anywhere mobile application will be showcased for the first time at the annual Medtrade fall conference, October 31—November 3 in Atlanta, Georgia. The CareTend Anywhere functionality allows customers to access Mediware’s CareTend software application from any location, regardless of the device they are using.
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NEW YORK (September 28, 2016)—Hometeam, a new approach to homecare that brings more independence, joy and vibrancy to older adults—and peace of mind to families—announced today the hire of Elizabeth Schepp-Berman as its new Chief People Officer in charge of the company’s human resources department. This is the first hire of its kind for the company. Ms.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 20, 2016)—The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) today commended the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) decision to delay implementation of the Home Health Pre-Claim Review Demonstration to additional states including Florida, which was originally scheduled for October 1.
Senators Push for Pre-Claim Delay After "Complete Mess" in Illinois
Two U.S. Senators have called for a controversial home health pre-claim review demonstration program to be delayed in Florida, and they reiterated concerns over how pre-claim threatens providers and patients. (Tim Mullaney/Home Health Care News)
NEW YORK (September 7, 2016)—Alliance Homecare, a concierge home health care provider serving individuals and families in New York City, Long Island, Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley, announced the addition of Mary Azadian, RN, as director of nursing and Carol Kushner, LMSW, CMC, as director of care management.
AMSTERDAM and SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 1, 2016)—Royal Philips and Qualcomm Incorporated—through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Life, Inc.—announced a strategic technology collaboration to advance connected health across the health continuum, from healthy living and prevention to chronic care management and homecare.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (August 17, 2016)—Kindred Healthcare Inc. recently implemented an electronic health records system to 179 hospice locations within a 10-week period. The Louisville-based organization—which acquired Gentiva in 2015 and is now the largest provider of post-acute care services in the country—is reaping an array of benefits as it manages both its home health and hospice care delivery with a consolidated, cloud-based electronic health records (EHR) platform from DeVero.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. (08/09/2016)—The IRS has extended the date to file for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program to September 28, 2016. WOTC is a program that allows companies to get a tax credit for hiring individuals from certain targeted groups as defined by the Federal Government.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 2, 2016)—The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare—a coalition of home health providers dedicated to improving the integrity, quality, and efficiency of home health care for our nation's seniors—has expressed disappointment that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proceeding with the implementation of the pre-claim review demonstration applicable to all home health agencies in the state of Illinois on August 1.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 21, 2016)—Pediatric Home Service (PHS) announced that four nurses have been recognized in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine’s 2016 Outstanding Nurses awards as finalists, and two named winners—one in the Children’s Health category and the other in the Rising Star category.
Physician Signature Worries Home Health Agencies in Pre-Claim Demo
With just more than one month before the start of CMS's Pre-Claim Review Demonstration for Home Health Services, agencies in the five-state pilot program are eagerly looking for clarification on compliance requirements. (Amy Baxter/Home Health Care News)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2016)—CMS announced Monday proposed changes to the Medicare home health prospective payment system (HH PPS) for calendar year (CY) 2017 that would foster greater efficiency, flexibility, payment accuracy and improved quality. Approximately 3.4 million beneficiaries received home health services from approximately 11,400 home health agencies, costing Medicare approximately $17.8 billion in 2015.
CMS Launches Home Health Prior Authorization Requirement
Despite pushback from the home health industry and lawmakers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Wednesday it intends to move forward with a preauthorization requirement. (Kourtney Liepelt/Home Health Care News)
NEW YORK (June 2, 2016)—QIRT (Quality In Real Time), provider of home health and hospice coding, consulting, billing and education services, announced today that A.D. Maxim and its subsidiary, CQI Coding and Quality Improvement, Inc., have joined QIRT. A.D.
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