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Home Health NOW
Join us at Home Health NOW where we will help home health agencies enhance compliance and reimbursement in regards to face-to-face policy and help navigate the new world of potential COVID-19 vaccine mandates. | | |
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| Home Health | Home health kickback schemes among recent federal charges | | Prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida recently announced charges in two investigations of alleged kickbacks for home health referrals. Those charged where among more than 50 defendants in health care fraud cases in the district in the last six weeks, according to a news release. “South Florida is ground zero for health care fraud. … |
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| Skilled Nursing Facility | CMS to launch new tool that compares nursing home vaccination rates | | CMS has announced a new tool that will be available on medicare.gov that will allow users to view vaccination rates of staff and residents at nursing homes. “CMS wants to empower nursing home residents, their families and caregivers with the information they need when choosing care providers for their loved ones. As we continue to … |
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| Featured Event
Private Duty National Conference & Expo
DecisionHealth is hosting the 2021 Private Duty National Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, October 27-29, for a wonderful and responsible reunion. This 2½-day conference and expo will cover real-life examples of how private duty home care agencies can create solid infection control policies, keep clients and caregivers safe, develop flexible scheduling, increase their profits, retain caregivers, and comply with wage-and-hour regulations. | | |
| COVID-19 | CMS will pay for COVID-19 booster shots | | Following the FDA’s recent action that authorized a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for certain high-risk populations and a recommendation from the CDC, CMS will continue to provide coverage for this critical protection from the virus, including booster doses, without cost sharing, according to a news release Sept. 24. The CDC recommends that … |
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| Home Health | CMS survey seeks input on billing guidance and other resources | | A new survey from CMS is looking to see what resources providers are using to understand the Medicare program and help them bill correctly. The survey is for providers or staff who provide services to people with Medicare and/or bill the Medicare program. The results are expected to help CMS improve your experience with resources … |
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