Archives: 2024, July

Monday Minute with Melinda

Interim Performance Reports (IPR) July 2024 Update Released

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: July 29, 2024

Last week, the July update to the Interim Performance Reports (IPR) was released, marking the first time, data from all of 2023 has been included in the reports. The data covers all 12 months for every measure in Value-Based Purchasing.

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Monday Minute with Melinda

Mastering Managed Care: Strategies for Success in the Evolving Home Care Landscape

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: July 22, 2024

Reimbursement stands out as a primary concern among home care providers. Over time, we’ve witnessed a shift in the landscape, moving from 90%-100% reliance on traditional Medicare to a mix where only 40%-50% comes from traditional Medicare. For those not yet engaging with managed care, this shift has likely impacted their census.

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Monday Minute with Melinda

2025 Home Health Proposed Rule Clarifies Mandatory OASIS Requirements

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: July 15, 2024

On June 26, CMS released the 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule. Among the changes in this proposed rule include updates to OASIS requirements that will become mandatory in 2025.

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Monday Minute with Melinda

PECOS Requirement Update Outlined in FAQ Document Released by CMS

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: July 9, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document regarding the PECOS enrollment requirement for certifying Hospice physicians, effective June 3. This document clarified important details that must be understood about your claims processing.

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2025 Home Health Proposed Rule

By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: July 1, 2024

On June 26, 2024, CMS released the 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule, and with it comes some rather disheartening news. As anticipated, the Proposed Rule outlining the 2025 rate adjustments for home health has been released, and unfortunately, it includes another reduction to our permanent base rates.

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