Home Health & Hospice Week
Industry Note:
New Measure Debuts On Hospice Compare
Published on Fri Aug 23, 2019
If you haven’t done so yet, head over to Hospice Compare to see your newly updated quality data. The update reflects Hospice Item Set (HIS) quality measure results from data collected Q4 2017 to Q3 2018 and Hospice CAHPS Survey results reported Q4 2016 to Q3 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says in a message to providers. Remember: Hospice Compare now includes performance scores on the Hospice Visits when Death is Imminent measure in the last three days of life. The same measure for the last seven days of life is on indefinite hold.
Other Articles in this issue of
Home Health & Hospice Week
- Patient-Driven Groupings Model:
Focus On Occurrence Codes For PDGM Reimbursement Success
Be prepared to back up your code usage in medical review. You’ll be at risk [...] - Reimbursement:
Here's What Counts Toward The Institutional Pay Bump — And What Doesn't
Watch out for tricky swing bed patients. Designating a 30-day period as “institutional” under the [...] - Payment:
Take A Look At Latest PDGM Clarifications
Learn the latest instructions on how to count Medicare Advantage periods. Time for the Patient-Driven [...] - HIPAA:
Are You Using The Right HIPAA Contract With The Right Partner?
For example: Don’t go overboard with a BAA contract for your cleaners. With so many [...] - Compliance:
Here's Why You Should Review Your Contracts Annually
Warning: Evolving cyber criminals may necessitate contract changes. You can’t just start using a new [...] - Industry Note:
Providers' MBI Usage Continues To Trend Up
Over three-fourths of providers now use the new patient numbers. Time is running out for [...] - Industry Note:
Use New ACO Case Study To Inform Your Agency's Future Strategy
If you’re wondering how you may fit into the changing Medicare landscape that includes Accountable [...] - Industry Note:
MACs, MA Plans Can Review Your Claims Simultaneously
Getting put on medical review for your Medicare Advantage claims won’t get you out of [...] - Industry Note:
Expect Some Differences In Medicaid Rates
Now that Medicare has finalized its 2020 hospice payment rates, Medicaid has issued its rates [...] - Industry Note:
New Measure Debuts On Hospice Compare
If you haven’t done so yet, head over to Hospice Compare to see your newly [...] - Industry Note:
Unaffiliated Hospice Houses Gain In Popularity
Hospices often furnish services in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes — and [...] - Industry Note:
More Health Departments Close HHAs
Health department-based home health agencies are continuing to become more scarce, multiple closings and sales [...]
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