Articles by Tom Threlkeld
Tomorrow – Making Sense of Medicaid: Dual Eligibility

The fourth installment of the “Making Sense of Medicaid” series will focus on the nuances of eligibility, coverage, and payment when participants are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. The session will focus on the Medicaid-related policy and programmatic issues for dual eligibility; challenges and opportunities in the space; and current efforts to increase integration […]
Read MoreDeadline Extended – Join the NAHC Mentoring Program

The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) is extending the deadline to apply for the 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 […]
Read MoreHHAs Inaccurately Report Falls with Major Injury

On September 5, 2023, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a report showing that home health agencies (HHAs)failed to report over half of falls with major injury and hospitalization among their Medicare patients. Fifty-five percent of falls we identified in Medicare claims were not reported in associated Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) […]
Read MoreHow to Maximize Your Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage (MA) Pre-Conference The Medicare Advantage pre-conference was the most popular pre-conference at the 2023 Financial Management Conference and we’ve added one to the Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo! An amazing group of speakers who will break down critical aspects of Medicare Advantage (MA), including its impact on agencies like yours. MA is […]
Read MoreCMS to Start Review Choice Demonstration in Oklahoma

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be implementing the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for Home Health Services in Oklahoma, effective December 1, 2023. CMS has the ability to expand the demonstration to additional states in the Home Health & Hospice Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdiction M if there is evidence of fraud, waste, or […]
Read MoreHome Care Industry Update Webinar

Register now for the Polsinelli, National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and Home Care Association of America (HCAOA)’s legal update tailored for the Home-Based Care Industry (home health, home care, and hospice providers). We will be discussing the current deal market and developing trend of larger home-based providers targeting smaller home care agencies for acquisition. You will […]
Read MoreHome Care and Hospice News Review

If there is a story you would like to share with your fellow home care and hospice professionals, please send it tom@nahc.org. Read on for NAHC Report’s regular round-up of important home care, home health, and hospice stories from around the country. How Emerging Hospice Regulations Could Impact Providers Increased hospice oversight aimed at curbing fraud […]
Read MoreMaking Sense of Medicaid: Dual Eligibility

The fourth installment of the “Making Sense of Medicaid” series will focus on the nuances of eligibility, coverage, and payment when participants are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. The session will focus on the Medicaid-related policy and programmatic issues for dual eligibility; challenges and opportunities in the space; and current efforts to increase integration […]
Read MoreNAHC & NHPCO Boards Agree to Pursue Creation of a New, Combined Organization
The Boards of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) agreed to a joint process to explore the formation of a new organization to combine the strengths of both NAHC and NHPCO and better serve members with a unified voice on behalf of the […]
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