On November 29 President-elect Donald Trump nominated Seema Verma as Administrator of CMS. Verma is the founder, CEO and President of SVC, Inc. a healthcare consulting firm boasting widespread experience with Medicaid reform and other policy related projects in
Read MoreHome health billing requires the use of the 32x type of bill (TOB). Using this TOB, home health agencies bill for standard home health services. There is another type of bill, the 34x, which can provide HHA's with reimbursement through OPPS.
Read MoreHome health is a very important part of the medical community because of its extremely low cost, compared to other sectors of the industry. In fact, expanding the home health industry would only do good to a government that’s struggling with the rising costs of the Medicare program.
Read MoreTo be eligible for Medicare payment for negative pressure wound therapy with a disposable device, the patient must be enrolled in home health services and must meet all home health eligibility requirements.
Read MoreThe words “Value-Based Purchasing” have been circulating in healthcare regulatory circles over the past few years. Anyone familiar with hospital regulations and payment models knows that the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing model was initiated in 2012.
Read MoreHome health agencies are paid under the Home Health Prospective Payment System which uses a complex model to calculate episodic payment of skilled home care services. Here are important elements of claim calculation, and how they affect your payment.
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