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There is no better place to explore bold ideas than the 2023 Home Care and Hospice Conference & Expo. All the industry insiders are coming already—get your spot NOW! Elevate your game in home health, hospice, and private duty with our expert speakers ready to empower you with the tools and strategies necessary to propel your […]
Read MoreHHS Security Risk Assessment Tool Version 3.4 and Webinars
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are hosting two webinars for the release of version 3.4 of the Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool. This tool is designed to aid small and medium sized […]
Read MoreProposed Department of Labor Rule Could Impact Home Care Workplace
On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal to Define and Delimit the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees that would restore and extend overtime protections to many salaried workers. The proposal is currently available to the public on the DoL website and will be followed by the publication […]
Read MoreJoin the NAHC Mentoring Program!
The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) is delighted to unveil the third year of the NAHC Mentoring Program. This member benefit reflects our commitment to supporting emerging leaders in the home health, hospice, and community-based service sectors by connecting them with experienced industry leaders. Unlock Your Potential Through Mentorship The NAHC Mentoring Program offers […]
Read MoreSummary of the Aug. 30 CMS Open Door Forum
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) held a Home Health, Hospice, and DME Open Door Forum on Auguust 30, 2023. The summary of the Forum applicable to home health and hospice providers is below. HOSPICE FY2024 HOSPICE FINAL RULE CMS summarized the major provisions in the hospice final rule. For all the details […]
Read MoreCMS: Resources & Flexibilities to Assist with Public Health Emergency in Florida
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today additional resources and flexibilities available in response to Hurricane Idalia in the State of Florida. CMS is working closely with the State of Florida to put these flexibilities in place to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to the care they need […]
Read MoreCMS instructs states to review Medicaid auto-renewal process to improve wrongful terminations
Read MoreProposed Rule: Updating the Executive, Administrative and Professional Regulation
On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal to Define and Delimit the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees that would restore and extend overtime protections to many salaried workers. The proposal is currently available to the public on the DoL website and will be followed by the publication […]
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