HOPE Assessment Instrument
CMS has posted two documents that articulate key information about efforts to develop a new patient assessment tool for hospice to be proposed in...
Do you need a refresher on ICD-10 and PDPM?
The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) went into effect on October 1, 2019. This new case-mix classification model is used under the Skilled Nursing...
Nebraska HFMA Senior Housing Summit
The Nebraska Chapter of HFMA (Healthcare Finance Managers Association) will be hosting their Senior Housing Summit at the Embassy Suites Omaha - LaVista Hotel...
Strategic IT Planning for Post-Acute Care
Technology has changed every sector, and the post-acute aging services field is no exception. Every organization, regardless of type or size, should make IT...
OASIS PDGM Resource Now Available
A resource to assist agencies with the Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) considerations during the Prospective Payment System (PPS) to the...
Upcoming Educational Opportunities from VNAA & ElevatingHOME
Visiting Nurse Association of America (VNAA) and ElevatingHOME host a variety of virtual events in support of home-based care providers. Webinars sponsored by corporate...
Home Health Agencies Urged to Establish Access to iQIES
Home Health Agencies (HHAs) are urged to establish access to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) by December 23, 2019. ​The Centers...
CMS Toolkit #3 – Guide to Improving Nursing Home Employee Satisfaction
On November 22nd the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released their third toolkit to aid nursing home teams in reducing adverse events,...
NAHC & Axxess: Home Health Final Rule Changes
The National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) and Axxess are co-sponsoring a free webinar on December 12 at 2:00 pm Central Time on the...
CGS Educational Sessions for Home Health and Hospice
The Celerian Group Company (CGS) has free educational forums to keep you informed and prepared for Medicare changes. One notable event is the Don’t Be Rejected!...
