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CMS Revises Claims Processing Rules for PDGM

	
	

	WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 10, 2019)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a second set of revisions to Chapter 10 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual providing...	


           
        	





  



  

    





	
	
The Importance of Correct OASIS Coding Under PDGM
		
The Importance of Correct OASIS Coding Under PDGM

	
		
The Devil is in the details

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
	
Home Health Payment Innovation Act Introduced in House

	
	

	WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2019)—On Wednesday, May 8, a bill to prevent the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) rate cuts was introduced in the House of Representatives, an important priority for...	


           
        	





  



  

    





	
	
KanTime and Excel Health Partner for PDGM Education

	
	

	PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (May 9, 2019)—KanTime Healthcare Software and Excel Health announced a partnership to bring Excel’s business intelligence to KanTime home health and hospice customers. This...	


           
        	





  








  

    





	
	
Casamba Releases Results of PDGM Readiness Survey

	
	

	AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (May 8, 2019)—With just under than eight months until the rollout of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), a recent survey of homecare and hospice leadership found a lot of...	


           
        	





  



  

    

  





	

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PointClickCare surveyed hundreds of providers about their top anxieties around PDGM. Transitioning staff to the new model surfaced as one of the most significant causes for concern.  


What kind of training needs to be provided?
How will my staff be able to manage this change?
How can I prepare them now?



				
		    





	

	


  



  



  

    





	
	
Home Health’s New  Regulatory & Legislative Landscape
		
Home Health’s New  Regulatory & Legislative Landscape

	
		
3 major Q2 updates changing provider behavior 

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
	
Take the NAHC PDGM Therapy Survey

	
	

	WASHINTON, D.C. (April 23, 2019)—The National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is currently evaluating possible impacts of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) on the provision of...	


           
        	





  








  

    





	
	
2 Steps for Better LUPA Management
		
2 Steps for Better LUPA Management

	
		
Preparing for the Patient-Driven Groupings Model

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
	
The Pros & Cons of Outsource Claim Coding
		
The Pros & Cons of Outsource Claim Coding

	
		
How to know if outsourcing is a fit for your agency

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
	
The Case for Outsourced Coding
		
The Case for Outsourced Coding

	
		
Freeing up staff time from OASIS coding can save time, money, and prevent costly mistakes

	
           
        	













  



  

    





	
	
Legislation Introduced to Improve Home Health Behavioral-Based Payments

	
	

	WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 12, 2019)—Home health leaders with the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare (Partnership) and National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) applaud the...	


           
        	





  








  

    





	
	
National Association for Home Care & Hospice Prepares for March on Washington

	
	

	WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 7, 2019)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) invites you to join us at the in Washington, D.C. on April 1 and 2, 2019, for the annual March on...	


           
        	





  



  

    





	
	
Webinar: Sustaining Financial Health Under PDGM

	
	

	BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (February 1, 2019)—HomeCare Magazine, the leading business magazine for home medical equipment and home health professionals, is pleased to announce a free PDGM-focused webinar...	


           
        	





  



  

    

  





	

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The new Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) coming in 2020 is expected to significantly impact virtually all aspects of home health payment methodology. 


From small, not for profit agencies to large chains, significant operational and organizational reforms must be undertaken in 2019 to successfully transition to PDGM. An estimated 44 percent of home health providers will experience a decrease in reimbursement.



				
		    





	

	


  



  



  

    





	
	
First National PDGM Summit Estimates Impact
		
First National PDGM Summit Estimates Impact

	
		
8 areas you should monitor for  success under this new model

	
           
        	













  








  

    





	
	
Plan Your PDGM Educational Opportunities

	
	

	The Medicare Learning Network (MLN) has scheduled a call for Feb. 12, 2019, to cover the Patient-Driven Groupings Model that will be implemented Jan. 1, 2020. The PDGM is a case-mix adjustment...