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NAHC Files for Summary Judgment in Companionship Services Rule Lawsuit
On August 1, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, along with co-plaintiffs Home Care Association of America and the International Franchise Association, filed a Memorandum in Support of Motion for Expedited Partial Summary Judgment (the Motion) in the lawsuit challenging new overtime pay rules. The lawsuit aims to overturn the new Department of Labor rules […]
Read MoreICD-10 Claim Submission Alternatives
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) has issued a MLN Matters® article for provider claims submission alternatives related to International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 system problems. Providers that are unable to complete the necessary systems changes or are having issues with billing software, vendor(s), or clearinghouse(s), may use the following alternatives. • Free […]
Read MorePhysicians Could Be Paid for Advance Care Planning Consultations in 2016
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released proposed changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule via the proposal: Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for C Y 2016. The changes for calendar year 2016 could include payment to physicians for advance care planning […]
Read MoreNAHC and its Affiliate HHNA Seek Additional Nominees for the Home Care & Hospice Nurse of the Year Award
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and its affiliate the Home Healthcare Nurses Association (HHNA) continue to seek nominees for the Home Care & Hospice Nurse of the Year Award. The award is part of the Nurse Recognition Program, which honors home care and hospice nurses from across the country. Many states […]
Read MoreAnnual Meeting Spotlight: Financial Education Sessions
Today, we highlight the Financial education track at the 2015 NAHC Annual Meeting & Exposition. Here are the courses available under the Financial education track at the 2015 NAHC Annual Meeting & Exposition: How to Grow Revenue Revenue growth is critical to agencies in today’s health care environment. While reimbursement cuts have required agencies to […]
Read MoreCMS Posts Hospice Quality Updates Online
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted two updates on its Hospice Quality Reporting webpage. Following are the newly posted items: Hospice Reconsideration Request Deadline (posted July 15, 2015) CMS will continue to accept reconsideration requests for the FY 2016 reporting period through 5:00 pm EST, Friday, July 24, 2015. All […]
Read MoreNAHC Applauds GOP, DNC 2012 Platforms on Home Health Care
Both the modernization of Medicaid and the inclusion of home care were included in the Republican platform, which reads “Because seniors overwhelmingly desire to age at home, we will make home care a priority in public policy. We will champion the right of individual choice in senior care. We will aggressively implement programs to protect […]
Read MoreCHRONIC Care Act Would Extend Independence at Home Demonstration
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the Chronic Care Act in the Senate, which would, if enacted, would extend the successful Independence at Home Demonstration program. The Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017 (S. 870) is the result of over two years of these Senators’ efforts […]
Read MoreBecome an Expert on Medicare Advantage at the 2017 Financial Management Conference
NAHC’s Financial Management Conference & Exposition, from July 16 to July 18 in Hartford, Connecticut, is the premier event for financial managers in home care and hospice. By bringing together the industry’s top financial and legal experts, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and its affiliate, the Home Care & Hospice Financial Managers Association […]
Read MoreHospice Quality: HIS V2 Approved with No Changes, CAHPS Minimum Business Requirements Updated
OMB Approves HIS V2.00.0: The Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the HIS V2.00.0, which was effective April 1, 2017. This means that the HIS Manual V2.00 and the HIS V2.00.0 forms are now considered final; final versions of these documents can be found in the DOWNLOADS section of the Hospice Item Set […]
Read MoreHome Health & DME Open Door Forum is May 3
The next Home Health, Hospice & Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Open Door Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Please call at least 15 minutes prior to the forum start time. **This Agenda is Subject to Change** I. Opening Remarks Chair – Hillary Loeffler, Center for Medicare Moderator […]
Read MoreSenators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Direct Care Workforce, Caregivers
Nearly one in five Americans provide unpaid care to family members or loved ones. high turnover have long contributed to staffing shortages in the direct care workforce, which provides crucial support to older Americans, people with disabilities, and other Americans with chronic conditions. Direct care workers include home health and personal care aides and certified nursing assistants who provide […]
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