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CMS: 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 MoreA NAHC 2.0 Strategic Planning Update
In August of 2017 the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) announced the beginning of a comprehensive strategic planning process to evaluate the needs of the home care and hospice communities, the role that NAHC has played for the past 35 years in representing home […]
Read MoreA NAHC 2.0 Update from President Bill Dombi
Last August the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) announced the beginning of a comprehensive strategic planning process to evaluate the needs of the home care and hospice communities, the role that NAHC has played for the past 35 years in representing home care […]
Read MoreNAHC 2.0: Where We Stand and Where We Are Going
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has officially launched the NAHC 2.0 Strategic Planning Process. This is a process driven by the home care and hospice communities and is intended to create NAHC 2.0, a stronger, smarter, and better association capable of leading the industry in the 21st century. We have partnered […]
Read MoreHave You Renewed Your NAHC Membership?
NAHC is working hard to wrap-up membership renewals for 2018 by the end of January. Renewals were sent to the primary contact listed for your agency/company. If you have not received it, please contact NAHC membership at dda@nahc.org and we will be happy to send a pre-populated renewal form. Please feel free to make any […]
Read MoreHome Care Education Bundles from NAHC are More Affordable than Ever
NAHC is excited to announce some significant changes to the e-learning portal of Home Care University, a product of our partnership with Relias Learning. Over the past several weeks, we’ve slashed prices and created new “bundles” of courses grouped into categories we know you need. Featured course bundles are curated groups of NAHC-made education over […]
Read MoreHelp NAHC Celebrate Independence at Home During Home Care & Hospice Month
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month and agencies and caregivers across the United States are raising awareness about the unique and irreplaceable value of health care delivered in the home. Home health care is high-quality care that empowers patients to take control of their own care and treatment while remaining independent and at […]
Read MoreFight the Proposed Home Health Groupings Model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CY2018 Proposed Rule for the Home Health Agency (HHA) Prospective Payment System includes the Home Health Groupings Model (HHGM), a policy that must be withdrawn because it will cause massive disruption in the industry and its reduction in Medicare reimbursements of almost $1 billion in 2019 alone […]
Read MoreRegister Before August 31 to get the Lowest Rate!
The 2017 Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo, being held Oct. 15-17 in sunny Long Beach, California, is the industry’s premier event. This year promises to be better than ever with a revamped education program and three dynamic keynote speakers who will address quality in care, at work, and at home. There are also […]
Read MoreNew NAHC Webinar Series on Emergency Preparedness
A new, six-part webinar series on emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid-participating home health and hospice providers is coming in June from the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the NAHC Forum of State Associations (FSA). NAHC members and members of participating FSA state associations may purchase the web series at […]
Read MoreTAKE ACTION: Rescind Medicare Home Health Pre-Claim Review
In February, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Paperwork Reduction Act Notice containing a proposal to institute a system of “prior authorization” on all home health services in five states.
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