Archives: 2026, March
A Guide to Notice of Termination/Revocation (NOTR) Compliance
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: March 30, 2026Understanding hospice billing requirements is critical to maintaining compliance and avoiding disruptions in patient care. When a hospice patient is discharged alive or elects to revoke their hospice benefit, the provider must submit a Notice of Termination/Revocation (NOTR).
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Understanding the Updated Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage Form
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: March 25, 2026An important update providers should implement immediately is the revised fee-for-service ABN, or Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage form. This form is used when a patient requests, or is expected to require, services that are not covered by Medicare, making it a critical component of both patient communication and proper billing practices.
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Understanding the Role of the Attending Physician in Hospice Care
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: March 16, 2026The role of the attending physician in hospice care has recently become a topic of increased attention and discussion. As part of the hospice election statement, which is required, there must be a section that allows the patient to identify an attending physician in the community if they choose to do so.
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Question of the Week: Face-to-Face and Plan of Care Requirements
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: March 13, 2026In this Question of the Week, Melinda A. Gaboury, CEO answers a question related to Face-to-Face and Plan of Care Requirements.
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Preparing for OASIS-E2: Understanding Changes Outlined in the OASIS-E2 Final Guidance Manual
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: March 10, 2026The implementation of OASIS-E2, effective April 1, 2026, brings several important updates that home health agencies should be aware of. In this overview, we’ll walk through key details of the changes, what they mean for clinicians and agencies, and what to expect as the new version of OASIS takes effect.
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Question of the Week: Coding Conventions for Home Health Agencies
By Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C / Posted on: March 6, 2026In this week’s Question of the Week, Jennifer Osburn answers a question related to Coding Conventions for Home Health Agencies
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