WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 26, 2019)—In the 2020 home health prospective payment system (HHPPS) rate update proposed rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes a number changes to the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP) for calendar year (CY) 2022.
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ATLANTA (July 24, 2019)—Brightree announced results from the first-of-its-kind survey in post-acute care, revealing a significant gap between what referring providers and health systems want, and what home health and hospice providers are delivering, when it comes to interoperability.
DALLAS, (July 23, 2019)—Home health care technology provider Axxess has introduced several valuable tools within its software solution to help clients prepare for the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020.
BALTIMORE (July 23, 2019)—Senior Helpers, a provider of in-home senior care, along with Curavi Health, a customized telemedicine solutions provider for the post-acute care setting, and Capital Coordinated Medicine (CCM), a home-based primary care (HBPC) practice, announced the results of a pilot study that tested a new model of connecting frail, functionally limited patients with primary care physicians via telemedicine.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2019)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will reject claims submitted with the Health Insurance Claim Number, with very few exceptions, starting Jan. 1, 2020. All eligibility transactions using the Health Insurance Claim Number will be rejected after that date, with no exceptions. Providers must use the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI).
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (July 17, 2019)—CVS Health announced the initiation of a clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the HemoCare Hemodialysis System for administration of home hemodialysis. The device includes safety features and is designed to make home hemodialysis simple for patients.
NEW YORK (July 16, 2019)—CipherHealth, a patient engagement software company in patient outreach, announced a partnership with Medline, a global manufacturer, distributor and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of health care to ensure patients have the best possible outcomes and experiences.
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NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (June 28, 2019)—The Home Care Association (HCA) of New York State has awarded its Statewide Physician Champion Award to Northwell Health’s Martin E. Doerfler, MD, for his work in reducing sepsis mortality in the home health field. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused when the body’s immune system wages an over-aggressive response to an infection, often causing injury to the body’s organs.
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 25, 2019)—A new marketing campaign seeking to fill hundreds of jobs and training opportunities in the long-term care industry across Upstate New York kicked off today. The new effort asks people if they have the “Caring Gene”—that instinctive desire to want to help family, friends, neighbors or even complete strangers. Those that do are encouraged to apply or learn more about careers as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (June 25, 2019)—Synzi, a technology company, has announced that Dependable Health Services, a Medicare-certified home health care agency, has selected its virtual care communication platform to usher in a new standard of patient care in Arizona.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2019)—New bipartisan legislation has been introduced in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives that would grant occupational therapists the authority to open home health cases. Under current law, only nurses, physical therapists and speech language pathologists can open a home health case by performing the patient assessment.
HARTFORD, Conn. (June 13, 2019)—A line item in the Connecticut state budget is causing concern for the state’s homecare agencies. If passed, Section 305 would ban noncompete and nonsolicitation clauses between homecare agencies and caregivers. The provision would apply only to homemaker, companion or home health services.
TORONTO (June 11, 2019)—Mavencare, a homecare technology company, announced its partnership with The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre, a 119-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Toronto.
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (June 11, 2019)—NeoMed is excited to unveil NeoConnect at Home, a reusable portfolio of ENFit syringes that do not require a physician’s prescription. As an ENFit solution provider, NeoMed is dedicated to making it easier than ever for home patients to access the ENFit syringes they need.
DALLAS (June 10, 2019)—Home health care provider, Axxess has released Axxess Hospice, a software solution to address the unique needs of hospice providers. Axxess Hospice was custom-built by hospice professionals with decades of industry experience to offer unique and intuitive capabilities that help hospice professionals more easily deliver the highest quality compassionate care.
Birmingham, Alabama (June 7, 2019)—About a third of providers don't expect the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) to change their therapy utilization, according to a survey conducted by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) recently concluded a survey of the home health industry on the subject; another quarter of respondents to the survey said they expect a decrease of 10% or more.
DALLAS (May 30, 2019)—KanTime announced its integration with FrontStream Payments, a veteran in providing reliable, integrated payment solutions for home health care franchises. FrontStream Payments simplifies payment acceptance by providing seamless, secure and compliant credit card processing. This new integration provides KanTime with an exciting feature that will allow agency billing staff to pay patient invoices by credit card.