No-Pay Rap is Dead: Here’s what You Need to Use Instead
Late October, CMS released the CY2021 Home Health Final Rule. As part of the final rule, requirements were laid out for what is being called the no-pay RAP. No-pay RAPS will take effect January 1, 2021. There are several items regarding no-pay RAPs that home health billing teams need to prepare for in order to avoid penalties.
Hospice Payment Reform: Are Changes On the Horizon?
Hospice payment reform has been a hot topic for The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), a nonpartisan agency that provides Congress with analysis and advice on Medicare. While the FY2021 Hospice Final Rule was limited to essential policies and didn’t include any major changes, changes are still on MedPAC’s radar.
The Basics of a Revenue Cycle Review
Touching nearly every aspect of your operations, flawed revenue cycle management can be damaging to your agency.
COVID-19: Home Health & Hospice Agency Updates
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, home health and hospice agencies need to be aware of changes that will affect operations.
Accurate Home Health Diagnosis Coding for PDGM Success
By ensuring your diagnosis coding is correct, you will ensure proper payment while addressing the clinical needs of your patients.