We're now SimiTree Simione Healthcare Consultants and BlackTree Healthcare Consulting Merge May 18 2021 – Simione Healthcare Consultants and BlackTree...
NOA replacing RAP Medicare manual updated in preparation for switch from RAPs to NOA on Jan. 1 2022 Medicare will do away with no-pay RAPs at the first of...
The QAPI Quandary Outsourcing by Simione Healthcare Consultants takes the mystery out of performance improvement, data-driven quality goals Since the...
Covid-19 waivers extended Renewal of public health emergency keeps waivers and flexibilities intact The nation's Covid-19 public health emergency has been extended...
No sequestration in 2021Congress extends sequestration suspension through the end of the year Congressional action has cleared the way for Medicare claims with...
Claims on hold CMS places home health claims on short hold until Congress makes sequestration decision If you're hearing that Medicare claims for home...
A data-driven growth planTo develop a growth strategy that sticks, know where you are and where you're going As providers of home health and hospice, agencies...
VBP payment glitchPalmetto GBA initiates 2021 payment adjustment for home health VBP model If your agency uses Palmetto GBA to process Medicare claims in...
CMS issues new EP survey guidance New interpretive guidelines focus on infectious disease and 2019 changes to emergency preparedness programs When CMS required home health...
Finding the right candidate Is your agency recruiting in these two overlooked spots? Two of an agency’s best recruiting tools are widely overlooked or poorly used,...
CMS answers flexibilities questionsMACs are using Medicare manual, not Covid-19 waivers, to determine compliance Covid-19 walloped home health agencies with staffing...
OIG audits look at telehealthNew audits to focus on telehealth services offered during pandemic Home health agencies have scrambled to incorporate telehealth into...
Hiring process: Turtle or hare?Your agency's turnaround time could cost you the best candidates How long does it take your home health or hospice agency to fill open...
Hospice cap reductionAs providers file this year’s cap self determination report, questions loom about potential wage-adjusted and reduced hospice cap for 2021...
Rx for cash shortagesCollaboration and tracking are key aspects for improved billing, fewer delays and denials How often is your home health agency’s billing...
Complete revenue cycle support Simione Healthcare Consultants launches outsourced billing services for home care & hospice providers Simione Healthcare Consultants is...
CMS expands VBP Additional states will join nine now operating under the Value-Based Purchasing Model The Value-Based Purchasing Model could be coming to...
Making 2021 more prosperous Now that we’ve said so long to 2020, here's some advice for the new year from the experts at Simione Healthcare Consultants With the...
Sequestration suspended againMedicare payment adjustment suspended through March 31, 2021 A small, temporary reimbursement boost for home health providers will...
CMS tests new payment model Home health and hospice agencies need to let CMS know by Dec. 21 if they want to participate Medicare wants to know whether a...