Archives: 2026, February
Medicare Cost Reports: What Home Health and Hospice Agencies Need to Know
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: February 24, 2026Today, we’re diving into an essential topic for both home health and hospice providers: understanding the key deadlines and critical information surrounding your Medicare Cost Report filing. Staying informed and prepared is vital to ensuring compliance and avoiding costly penalties.
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Telehealth Face-to-Face Encounters Extended Through 2027: What Your Agency Needs to Know
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: February 17, 2026In a recent Monday Minute, we addressed the latest government shutdown and the uncertainty it created across the healthcare landscape. Shortly after its release, a budget resolution was passed, officially restoring government operations. With that resolution came important updates that providers need to understand as they relate to Face-to-Face encounter requirements.
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What the Recent Shutdown Means for Telehealth Face-to-Face Encounters
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: February 2, 2026Face-to-face encounter requirements remain a critical compliance focus for home health and hospice providers, especially in light of the recent government shutdown. Today, we provide clarification on current face-to-face encounter guidance and outline what providers need to understand as the situation continues to evolve.
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