Archives: 2021, October
The Extension of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) (VIDEO)
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 25, 2021This Monday Minute will review the extension of the Federal Public Health Emergency, share some concerns that may impact agencies at the state level and some very important things to note regarding this extension of the PHE. It was set to expire in October of 2021 but now has been extended to the third week of January of 2022.
VIEW POSTLocal Coverage Determinations (LCD) (VIDEO)
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 18, 2021This Monday Minute reminds home health and hospice about the significance that the LCD can have in the medical review of Medicare charts. We want to remind you about a very important document that the Medicare MACs have developed to help assist agencies in understanding the expectation of your medical record documentation.
VIEW POSTThe Impact of Hurricane Ida
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 11, 2021This Monday Minute will touch on the impact that Hurricane Ida has had on home health and hospice and exceptions granted by CMS to this area.
VIEW POSTMedicare Claims Processing Issues Logs (VIDEO)
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: October 4, 2021This Monday Minute emphasizes the importance of reconciling payments to your AR and the significance of the Medicare MAC claims processing issues logs.
VIEW POST