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CMS IMPLEMENTS NEW SUPPLIER LOCATION INSPECTION PROCEDURE CMS Implements New Supplier Location Inspection Procedure. WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 28, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented a new procedure to ensure durable medical equipment (DME) supplier locations are open and available for an in-person inspection during this public health emergency (PHE). THE FUTURE OF TELEHEALTH IN RESPIRATORY CARE Of the various chronic diseases, respiratory disorders are among the most prevalent, underdiagnosed, debilitating, deadly and costly to manage. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects about 250 million people globally and was responsible for more than 3 million deaths in 2015. Neurologic disorders cause significant dysfunction of the respiratory muscles in over 330,000 HOME HEALTH REVENUES PROJECTED TO INCREASE THROUGH 2021 Tuesday, December 5th, 2017. CLEVELAND (December 5, 2017)—Through 2021, revenues for home health care are projected to increase 5.7 percent annually to $104 billion. Growth will be driven by a number of factors, including: a shift in preferences toward aging in place. improving technology that allows more types of care to be provided inthe
CMS IMPLEMENTS COMPLEX REHAB TECHNOLOGY PROVISIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 17, 2020)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their strategy to implement the manual complex rehab technology (CRT) provisions that were incorporated in last month’s Omnibus Bill (HR 1865) that passed onDec. 20, 2019.
4 THINGS THAT MAKE NURSES GREAT HOME HEALTH LEADERS As Nurses’ Week wraps up, HomeCare asked Jennifer Sheets, president and CEO of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare Inc., to share the top five attributes nurses like her bring to homecare leadership roles. Sheets, who served as an intensive care nurse, has 20 years of health care management experience in both home health and hospital settings; she was most recently chief 3 COMMON AREAS OF RISK IN HOME HEALTH & HOW TO ADDRESS THEM When employees know their individual roles and the best ways to overcome risks, overall care improves. 1. Patient-Care-Related Risks. Your patients are the reason you love your job, the passion behind your mission and one of the largest sources of risk for your organization. Some of the most common risks associated with patientcare are falls
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN NOW OPEN HOME HEALTH CASES WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2021)—Occupational therapy practitioners are celebrating passage of the large year-end omnibus legislative package because one measure will ease access to therapy for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act (H.R. 3127/S. 1725) was enacted among multiple health care priorities when signed into law on Dec. CMS ANNOUNCES ROUND 2021 SINGLE PAYMENT AMOUNTS & BEGINS WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 27, 2020)—Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the single payment amounts (SPAs) for the Off-The-Shelf (OTS) Back Braces and OTS Knee Braces product categories included in Round 2021 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) and began LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DECADE OF DEFENDING HOSPICES Hospice providers were under a microscope before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the focus on hospices may be even greater post-pandemic given an influx in federal funding and the dramatic change in processes caused by the pandemic. We have represented hospices in all manner of government audits and investigations for over 10 years, and have learned a number of ways to achieve THE POTENTIAL OF AI IN HOMECARE The most promising of these technologies is artificial intelligence (AI), which offers profoundly greater power and sophistication than ever before and has the potential to truly revolutionize patient care. Artificial intelligence gives machines (e.g., computers, drones, robots) the ability to “think” and make decisions using real-timedata.
CMS IMPLEMENTS NEW SUPPLIER LOCATION INSPECTION PROCEDURE CMS Implements New Supplier Location Inspection Procedure. WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 28, 2021)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented a new procedure to ensure durable medical equipment (DME) supplier locations are open and available for an in-person inspection during this public health emergency (PHE). THE FUTURE OF TELEHEALTH IN RESPIRATORY CARE Of the various chronic diseases, respiratory disorders are among the most prevalent, underdiagnosed, debilitating, deadly and costly to manage. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects about 250 million people globally and was responsible for more than 3 million deaths in 2015. Neurologic disorders cause significant dysfunction of the respiratory muscles in over 330,000 HOME HEALTH REVENUES PROJECTED TO INCREASE THROUGH 2021 Tuesday, December 5th, 2017. CLEVELAND (December 5, 2017)—Through 2021, revenues for home health care are projected to increase 5.7 percent annually to $104 billion. Growth will be driven by a number of factors, including: a shift in preferences toward aging in place. improving technology that allows more types of care to be provided inthe
CMS IMPLEMENTS COMPLEX REHAB TECHNOLOGY PROVISIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 17, 2020)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their strategy to implement the manual complex rehab technology (CRT) provisions that were incorporated in last month’s Omnibus Bill (HR 1865) that passed onDec. 20, 2019.
4 THINGS THAT MAKE NURSES GREAT HOME HEALTH LEADERS As Nurses’ Week wraps up, HomeCare asked Jennifer Sheets, president and CEO of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare Inc., to share the top five attributes nurses like her bring to homecare leadership roles. Sheets, who served as an intensive care nurse, has 20 years of health care management experience in both home health and hospital settings; she was most recently chief 3 COMMON AREAS OF RISK IN HOME HEALTH & HOW TO ADDRESS THEM When employees know their individual roles and the best ways to overcome risks, overall care improves. 1. Patient-Care-Related Risks. Your patients are the reason you love your job, the passion behind your mission and one of the largest sources of risk for your organization. Some of the most common risks associated with patientcare are falls
OPENING NEW DOORS FOR COMPLEX REHAB Who knew that the importance of telehealth in complex rehab technology (CRT) would have risen to such high prominence over this past year? Surely COVID-19 was the catalyst that pushed this resource to the forefront of care. As we turn the corner of the pandemic, let’s look at how telehealth will be a critical piece of complex rehab goingforward.
SURVEY: COMMUNICATION INFLUENCES CLIENT SATISFACTION 1 day ago · NEW YORK (June 10, 2021)—Citus Health, a digital health solutions provider for the home-based care industry, announced the results of a brand-new research study conducted in conjunction with Porter Research that captures the voice of the home health CMS ANNOUNCES ROUND 2021 SINGLE PAYMENT AMOUNTS & BEGINS WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 27, 2020)—Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the single payment amounts (SPAs) for the Off-The-Shelf (OTS) Back Braces and OTS Knee Braces product categories included in Round 2021 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) and began THE BUZZ ON VIBRATION THERAPY 23 hours ago · Vibration therapy is generating a lot of buzz, as emerging research suggests low-amplitude vibration therapy may have more benefits than previously known. Portable wraps that deliver targeted relief at an affordable price are making this type of therapy more accessible than ever. NATIONAL HOME INFUSION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD … 22 hours ago · ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 11, 2021)—The National Home Infusion Foundation (NHIF) is proud to announce its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. The Board oversees all of the foundation’s efforts to support the advancement of the home and specialty infusion field and patient outcomes through leadership, research and education. It has grown since NHIF’s founding and this year reached seven DON’T LET MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers have always had challenges in getting paid accurately and in a timely manner for the items and services they provide to their customers. This is an assumed cost of doing business, and suppliers persist despite the obstacles because of the rewarding nature of taking care of customers. OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT BLOCKS MEDICAID MCO PLAN 23 hours ago · OKLAHOMA CITY (June 11, 2021)—Oklahoma home medical equipment (HME) suppliers and a broad spectrum of other health care providers were cheered last week by a state Supreme Court ruling that the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) does not have the authority to implement a managed care plan for the state’s Medicaid system. DON’T LET AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR LEAD TO INFECTION Patients receiving supplemental oxygen via an oxygen concentrator in the home are common. Unfortunately, compliance issues related to infection prevention and control are also common. To prevent these compliance issues—and, more importantly, to prevent respiratory infections—provide education based on the manufacturer’s instructions for use. PRIVATE EQUITY GROUPS MAKE $30B INVESTMENT IN MEDLINE NORTHFIELD, Ill. (June 7, 2021)—Medline Industries, Inc., a privately held manufacturer and distributor of health care supplies with 2020 revenue of $17.5 billion, has entered into a definitive agreement through which it will receive a majority investment from a partnership comprised of funds managed by Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman. Those close to the deal value it at $30 HUMAN RESOURCES ADVICE FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES Companies are nothing without their staff members, but employees are also one of the biggest sources of risk and worry for homecare providers. From hiring and firing to making sure you’re protecting worker safety, there’s a lot to stay abreast of—especially in a highly regulated, fast-changing industry. HomeCare talked with Anne-Lise Gere, SPHR, who runs Gere Consulting Associates LLC HOME AGING IN PLACECMSHME PRODUCTSHOME HEALTHLEGISLATION & REGULATIONOPERATIONS 3 Steps to Create a Digital-first Relationship With Your Patient. Get better insight into your patient base and make more effective business decisions. June 22nd, 2021. Brightree. e-Book. MAGAZINE | HOMECARE MAGAZINE Home Health. Legislation & Regulation. Operations. Providers. Subscribe Now and Get: Industry knowledge to help you run your home health or HME business. Expert insights into important topics in the field. Tips for improving key aspects of your business. THE FUTURE OF HOME SLEEP TESTING & CPAP PATIENT COMPLIANCE It’s hard to miss the ways that 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the post-acute health care industry. From the front office, operations, fulfillment, the back office, supply chain management and delivery, the post-acute care industry continues to migrate toward a new normal, but the timing and the destination are still uncertain. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN NOW OPEN HOME HEALTH CASES WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2021)—Occupational therapy practitioners are celebrating passage of the large year-end omnibus legislative package because one measure will ease access to therapy for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act (H.R. 3127/S. 1725) was enacted among multiple health care priorities when signed into law on Dec. THE POTENTIAL OF AI IN HOMECARE The most promising of these technologies is artificial intelligence (AI), which offers profoundly greater power and sophistication than ever before and has the potential to truly revolutionize patient care. Artificial intelligence gives machines (e.g., computers, drones, robots) the ability to “think” and make decisions using real-timedata.
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DON’T LET AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR LEAD TO INFECTION Patients receiving supplemental oxygen via an oxygen concentrator in the home are common. Unfortunately, compliance issues related to infection prevention and control are also common. To prevent these compliance issues—and, more importantly, to prevent respiratory infections—provide education based on the manufacturer’s instructions for use. HOW TO SAFELY TRANSFER PATIENTS MANAGING PAIN IN THE HOME Dealing with pain takes more than endurance; for chronic pain, it requires strategy and persistence. Pain relief is a long-term project, but with an understanding of the nature of pain and new tools, managing pain can actually be easier at home than in a health caresetting.
UNDERSTANDING SPO2 AND NORMAL OXYGEN LEVELS A normal SpO2 level is vital to maintaining the health of all tissue in the body. As previously mentioned, hypoxemia is low oxygen saturation in the blood. Hypoxemia is directly related to hypoxia, which is low oxygen saturation in the body’s tissue. Hypoxemia often causes hypoxia, if the oxygen levels are quite low, and remain so. HOME AGING IN PLACECMSHME PRODUCTSHOME HEALTHLEGISLATION & REGULATIONOPERATIONS 3 Steps to Create a Digital-first Relationship With Your Patient. Get better insight into your patient base and make more effective business decisions. June 22nd, 2021. Brightree. e-Book. MAGAZINE | HOMECARE MAGAZINE Home Health. Legislation & Regulation. Operations. Providers. Subscribe Now and Get: Industry knowledge to help you run your home health or HME business. Expert insights into important topics in the field. Tips for improving key aspects of your business. THE FUTURE OF HOME SLEEP TESTING & CPAP PATIENT COMPLIANCE It’s hard to miss the ways that 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the post-acute health care industry. From the front office, operations, fulfillment, the back office, supply chain management and delivery, the post-acute care industry continues to migrate toward a new normal, but the timing and the destination are still uncertain. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN NOW OPEN HOME HEALTH CASES WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2021)—Occupational therapy practitioners are celebrating passage of the large year-end omnibus legislative package because one measure will ease access to therapy for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act (H.R. 3127/S. 1725) was enacted among multiple health care priorities when signed into law on Dec. THE POTENTIAL OF AI IN HOMECARE The most promising of these technologies is artificial intelligence (AI), which offers profoundly greater power and sophistication than ever before and has the potential to truly revolutionize patient care. Artificial intelligence gives machines (e.g., computers, drones, robots) the ability to “think” and make decisions using real-timedata.
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DON’T LET AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR LEAD TO INFECTION Patients receiving supplemental oxygen via an oxygen concentrator in the home are common. Unfortunately, compliance issues related to infection prevention and control are also common. To prevent these compliance issues—and, more importantly, to prevent respiratory infections—provide education based on the manufacturer’s instructions for use. HOW TO SAFELY TRANSFER PATIENTS MANAGING PAIN IN THE HOME Dealing with pain takes more than endurance; for chronic pain, it requires strategy and persistence. Pain relief is a long-term project, but with an understanding of the nature of pain and new tools, managing pain can actually be easier at home than in a health caresetting.
UNDERSTANDING SPO2 AND NORMAL OXYGEN LEVELS A normal SpO2 level is vital to maintaining the health of all tissue in the body. As previously mentioned, hypoxemia is low oxygen saturation in the blood. Hypoxemia is directly related to hypoxia, which is low oxygen saturation in the body’s tissue. Hypoxemia often causes hypoxia, if the oxygen levels are quite low, and remain so. CMS ANNOUNCES INCREASED PAYMENT AMOUNTS FOR IN-HOME COVID 8 hours ago · WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2021)—As part of President Biden’s commitment to increasing access to vaccinations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an additional payment amount for administering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwisehard-to-reach.
OPENING NEW DOORS FOR COMPLEX REHAB 1 day ago · Who knew that the importance of telehealth in complex rehab technology (CRT) would have risen to such high prominence over this past year? Surely COVID-19 was the catalyst that pushed this resource to the forefront of care. As we turn the corner of the pandemic, let’s look at how telehealth will be a critical piece of complex rehab going forward. SURVEY: COMMUNICATION INFLUENCES CLIENT SATISFACTION 12 hours ago · NEW YORK (June 10, 2021)—Citus Health, a digital health solutions provider for the home-based care industry, announced the results of a brand-new research study conducted in conjunction with Porter Research that captures the voice of the home health PRIVATE EQUITY GROUPS MAKE $30B INVESTMENT IN MEDLINE NORTHFIELD, Ill. (June 7, 2021)—Medline Industries, Inc., a privately held manufacturer and distributor of health care supplies with 2020 revenue of $17.5 billion, has entered into a definitive agreement through which it will receive a majority investment from a partnership comprised of funds managed by Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman. Those close to the deal value it at $30 ARE YOU READY FOR RE-ACCREDITATION? I recently looked back into my old files and found an article that I wrote for HomeCare on re-accreditation back in 2015. For many of us, 2021 is a year of triennial accreditation renewal, and even though 2015 was years ago—and a time when the world was in a different place—the concepts to review for re-accreditation remain the same. DON’T LET MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers have always had challenges in getting paid accurately and in a timely manner for the items and services they provide to their customers. This is an assumed cost of doing business, and suppliers persist despite the obstacles because of the rewarding nature of taking care of customers. BAYADA PARTNERS WITH VCU HEALTH SYSTEM 1 day ago · RICHMOND, Va. (June 9, 2021)—VCU Health System and BAYADA Home Health Care, a large not-for-profit home health care provider in the United States, announced a new collaboration by forming a company for in-home health and hospice care in the Richmond, Virgina, metropolitan area. The new company, VCU Health at Home by BAYADA, is expected to start accepting patients within the next six CHARLOTTA NYBERG JOINS PERMOBIL AS CFO 1 day ago · MT. JULIET, Tenn. (June 9, 2021)—Permobil announced that Charlotta Nyberg has been appointed new chief financial officer of the company. Nyberg will be responsible for the financial management of the group and will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable long-term business growth and success through corporate development and profitability management. THE ONE CHANGE TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS 9 hours ago · Studies show that workload and administrative demands are among the top reasons hospice and homecare nurses leave their jobs. On-call nurses also say that having to worry about handling after-hours calls is a significant added stressor. In this report, learn how an emerging specialty service—outsourced after-hours triage calls handled by an experienced registered nurse—is helping VYNCA ACQUIRES RESOLUTIONCARE Through this acquisition, Vynca will introduce to the market its serious illness management platform that couples the company’s technology and analytics with ResolutionCare’s virtual care capabilities, including palliative care, advance care planning, care coordination, symptom management, whole-person care and providerengagement.
HOME AGING IN PLACECMSHME PRODUCTSHOME HEALTHLEGISLATION & REGULATIONOPERATIONS 3 Steps to Create a Digital-first Relationship With Your Patient. Get better insight into your patient base and make more effective business decisions. June 22nd, 2021. Brightree. e-Book. MAGAZINE | HOMECARE MAGAZINE Home Health. Legislation & Regulation. Operations. Providers. Subscribe Now and Get: Industry knowledge to help you run your home health or HME business. Expert insights into important topics in the field. Tips for improving key aspects of your business. THE FUTURE OF HOME SLEEP TESTING & CPAP PATIENT COMPLIANCE It’s hard to miss the ways that 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the post-acute health care industry. From the front office, operations, fulfillment, the back office, supply chain management and delivery, the post-acute care industry continues to migrate toward a new normal, but the timing and the destination are still uncertain. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN NOW OPEN HOME HEALTH CASES WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2021)—Occupational therapy practitioners are celebrating passage of the large year-end omnibus legislative package because one measure will ease access to therapy for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act (H.R. 3127/S. 1725) was enacted among multiple health care priorities when signed into law on Dec. THE POTENTIAL OF AI IN HOMECARE The most promising of these technologies is artificial intelligence (AI), which offers profoundly greater power and sophistication than ever before and has the potential to truly revolutionize patient care. Artificial intelligence gives machines (e.g., computers, drones, robots) the ability to “think” and make decisions using real-timedata.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOMESEE MORE ONHOMECAREMAG.COM
DON’T LET AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR LEAD TO INFECTION Patients receiving supplemental oxygen via an oxygen concentrator in the home are common. Unfortunately, compliance issues related to infection prevention and control are also common. To prevent these compliance issues—and, more importantly, to prevent respiratory infections—provide education based on the manufacturer’s instructions for use. HOW TO SAFELY TRANSFER PATIENTS MANAGING PAIN IN THE HOME Dealing with pain takes more than endurance; for chronic pain, it requires strategy and persistence. Pain relief is a long-term project, but with an understanding of the nature of pain and new tools, managing pain can actually be easier at home than in a health caresetting.
UNDERSTANDING SPO2 AND NORMAL OXYGEN LEVELS A normal SpO2 level is vital to maintaining the health of all tissue in the body. As previously mentioned, hypoxemia is low oxygen saturation in the blood. Hypoxemia is directly related to hypoxia, which is low oxygen saturation in the body’s tissue. Hypoxemia often causes hypoxia, if the oxygen levels are quite low, and remain so. HOME AGING IN PLACECMSHME PRODUCTSHOME HEALTHLEGISLATION & REGULATIONOPERATIONS 3 Steps to Create a Digital-first Relationship With Your Patient. Get better insight into your patient base and make more effective business decisions. June 22nd, 2021. Brightree. e-Book. MAGAZINE | HOMECARE MAGAZINE Home Health. Legislation & Regulation. Operations. Providers. Subscribe Now and Get: Industry knowledge to help you run your home health or HME business. Expert insights into important topics in the field. Tips for improving key aspects of your business. THE FUTURE OF HOME SLEEP TESTING & CPAP PATIENT COMPLIANCE It’s hard to miss the ways that 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the post-acute health care industry. From the front office, operations, fulfillment, the back office, supply chain management and delivery, the post-acute care industry continues to migrate toward a new normal, but the timing and the destination are still uncertain. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CAN NOW OPEN HOME HEALTH CASES WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 6, 2021)—Occupational therapy practitioners are celebrating passage of the large year-end omnibus legislative package because one measure will ease access to therapy for our nation’s most vulnerable populations. The Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act (H.R. 3127/S. 1725) was enacted among multiple health care priorities when signed into law on Dec. THE POTENTIAL OF AI IN HOMECARE The most promising of these technologies is artificial intelligence (AI), which offers profoundly greater power and sophistication than ever before and has the potential to truly revolutionize patient care. Artificial intelligence gives machines (e.g., computers, drones, robots) the ability to “think” and make decisions using real-timedata.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR HOMESEE MORE ONHOMECAREMAG.COM
DON’T LET AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR LEAD TO INFECTION Patients receiving supplemental oxygen via an oxygen concentrator in the home are common. Unfortunately, compliance issues related to infection prevention and control are also common. To prevent these compliance issues—and, more importantly, to prevent respiratory infections—provide education based on the manufacturer’s instructions for use. HOW TO SAFELY TRANSFER PATIENTS MANAGING PAIN IN THE HOME Dealing with pain takes more than endurance; for chronic pain, it requires strategy and persistence. Pain relief is a long-term project, but with an understanding of the nature of pain and new tools, managing pain can actually be easier at home than in a health caresetting.
UNDERSTANDING SPO2 AND NORMAL OXYGEN LEVELS A normal SpO2 level is vital to maintaining the health of all tissue in the body. As previously mentioned, hypoxemia is low oxygen saturation in the blood. Hypoxemia is directly related to hypoxia, which is low oxygen saturation in the body’s tissue. Hypoxemia often causes hypoxia, if the oxygen levels are quite low, and remain so. CMS ANNOUNCES INCREASED PAYMENT AMOUNTS FOR IN-HOME COVID 4 hours ago · WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2021)—As part of President Biden’s commitment to increasing access to vaccinations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an additional payment amount for administering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwisehard-to-reach.
OPENING NEW DOORS FOR COMPLEX REHAB 1 day ago · Who knew that the importance of telehealth in complex rehab technology (CRT) would have risen to such high prominence over this past year? Surely COVID-19 was the catalyst that pushed this resource to the forefront of care. As we turn the corner of the pandemic, let’s look at how telehealth will be a critical piece of complex rehab going forward. SURVEY: COMMUNICATION INFLUENCES CLIENT SATISFACTION 7 hours ago · NEW YORK (June 10, 2021)—Citus Health, a digital health solutions provider for the home-based care industry, announced the results of a brand-new research study conducted in conjunction with Porter Research that captures the voice of the home health PRIVATE EQUITY GROUPS MAKE $30B INVESTMENT IN MEDLINE NORTHFIELD, Ill. (June 7, 2021)—Medline Industries, Inc., a privately held manufacturer and distributor of health care supplies with 2020 revenue of $17.5 billion, has entered into a definitive agreement through which it will receive a majority investment from a partnership comprised of funds managed by Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman. Those close to the deal value it at $30 ARE YOU READY FOR RE-ACCREDITATION? I recently looked back into my old files and found an article that I wrote for HomeCare on re-accreditation back in 2015. For many of us, 2021 is a year of triennial accreditation renewal, and even though 2015 was years ago—and a time when the world was in a different place—the concepts to review for re-accreditation remain the same. DON’T LET MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers have always had challenges in getting paid accurately and in a timely manner for the items and services they provide to their customers. This is an assumed cost of doing business, and suppliers persist despite the obstacles because of the rewarding nature of taking care of customers. BAYADA PARTNERS WITH VCU HEALTH SYSTEM 22 hours ago · RICHMOND, Va. (June 9, 2021)—VCU Health System and BAYADA Home Health Care, a large not-for-profit home health care provider in the United States, announced a new collaboration by forming a company for in-home health and hospice care in the Richmond, Virgina, metropolitan area. The new company, VCU Health at Home by BAYADA, is expected to start accepting patients within the next CHARLOTTA NYBERG JOINS PERMOBIL AS CFO 22 hours ago · MT. JULIET, Tenn. (June 9, 2021)—Permobil announced that Charlotta Nyberg has been appointed new chief financial officer of the company. Nyberg will be responsible for the financial management of the group and will play a pivotal role in driving sustainable long-term business growth and success through corporate development and profitability management. THE ONE CHANGE TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS 5 hours ago · Studies show that workload and administrative demands are among the top reasons hospice and homecare nurses leave their jobs. On-call nurses also say that having to worry about handling after-hours calls is a significant added stressor. In this report, learn how an emerging specialty service—outsourced after-hours triage calls handled by an experienced registered nurse—is helping VYNCA ACQUIRES RESOLUTIONCARE Through this acquisition, Vynca will introduce to the market its serious illness management platform that couples the company’s technology and analytics with ResolutionCare’s virtual care capabilities, including palliative care, advance care planning, care coordination, symptom management, whole-person care and providerengagement.
HOME AGING IN PLACECMSHME PRODUCTSHOME HEALTHLEGISLATION & REGULATIONOPERATIONS 3 Steps to Create a Digital-first Relationship With Your Patient. Get better insight into your patient base and make more effective business decisions. June 22nd, 2021. Brightree. e-Book. 3 COMMON AREAS OF RISK IN HOME HEALTH & HOW TO ADDRESS THEM When employees know their individual roles and the best ways to overcome risks, overall care improves. 1. Patient-Care-Related Risks. Your patients are the reason you love your job, the passion behind your mission and one of the largest sources of risk for your organization. Some of the most common risks associated with patientcare are falls
7 SOLUTIONS TO COLLECTING PATIENT DEBT 5. Save Credit Card Info on File. Establishing a credit card (or bank account) on file program can improve collection speed and cash flow. However, you should only keep patient credit card information on file if PCI guidelines—and your payer contracts—allow for it. Offering multiple ways to pay can improve collections. 4 THINGS THAT MAKE NURSES GREAT HOME HEALTH LEADERS As Nurses’ Week wraps up, HomeCare asked Jennifer Sheets, president and CEO of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare Inc., to share the top five attributes nurses like her bring to homecare leadership roles. Sheets, who served as an intensive care nurse, has 20 years of health care management experience in both home health and hospital settings; she was most recently chief A CREATIVE APPROACH TO COMPLEX REHAB It is important during these tumultuous times that complex rehab technology (CRT) providers, manufacturers and other CRT stakeholders stay current on issues that have an impact on access to CRT. Here’s an update with the latest information on key topics and a CMS IMPLEMENTS COMPLEX REHAB TECHNOLOGY PROVISIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 17, 2020)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their strategy to implement the manual complex rehab technology (CRT) provisions that were incorporated in last month’s Omnibus Bill (HR 1865) that passed onDec. 20, 2019.
10 MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN DO'S FOR HOME CARE RETAIL 10 Merchandising and Design DO's for Home Care Retail. by Edward R. Lemar. Thursday, January 1st, 2004. The philosophy of designing a contemporary, successful home health care store is based on addres-sing the kind of image that today's home medical equipment providers want to convey. Stores should communicate caring, warmth,convenience and
ASSESSING 5 NEEDS OF SOLO SENIORS & HOW TO HELP THEM Baby boomers have had a dramatic economic and cultural impact on the United States. This generation maintains more disposable income than other groups, drives consumer demand and raises the standard of living throughout the country. As those born between 1946 and 1964 turn 65, long-term care—whether made necessary by injury, chronic illness or physical or cognitive decline—is becoming THE FUTURE OF BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING UNDERSTANDING SPO2 AND NORMAL OXYGEN LEVELS A normal SpO2 level is vital to maintaining the health of all tissue in the body. As previously mentioned, hypoxemia is low oxygen saturation in the blood. Hypoxemia is directly related to hypoxia, which is low oxygen saturation in the body’s tissue. Hypoxemia often causes hypoxia, if the oxygen levels are quite low, and remain so. HOME AGING IN PLACECMSHME PRODUCTSHOME HEALTHLEGISLATION & REGULATIONOPERATIONS 3 Steps to Create a Digital-first Relationship With Your Patient. Get better insight into your patient base and make more effective business decisions. June 22nd, 2021. Brightree. e-Book. 3 COMMON AREAS OF RISK IN HOME HEALTH & HOW TO ADDRESS THEM When employees know their individual roles and the best ways to overcome risks, overall care improves. 1. Patient-Care-Related Risks. Your patients are the reason you love your job, the passion behind your mission and one of the largest sources of risk for your organization. Some of the most common risks associated with patientcare are falls
7 SOLUTIONS TO COLLECTING PATIENT DEBT 5. Save Credit Card Info on File. Establishing a credit card (or bank account) on file program can improve collection speed and cash flow. However, you should only keep patient credit card information on file if PCI guidelines—and your payer contracts—allow for it. Offering multiple ways to pay can improve collections. 4 THINGS THAT MAKE NURSES GREAT HOME HEALTH LEADERS As Nurses’ Week wraps up, HomeCare asked Jennifer Sheets, president and CEO of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare Inc., to share the top five attributes nurses like her bring to homecare leadership roles. Sheets, who served as an intensive care nurse, has 20 years of health care management experience in both home health and hospital settings; she was most recently chief A CREATIVE APPROACH TO COMPLEX REHAB It is important during these tumultuous times that complex rehab technology (CRT) providers, manufacturers and other CRT stakeholders stay current on issues that have an impact on access to CRT. Here’s an update with the latest information on key topics and a CMS IMPLEMENTS COMPLEX REHAB TECHNOLOGY PROVISIONS WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 17, 2020)—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their strategy to implement the manual complex rehab technology (CRT) provisions that were incorporated in last month’s Omnibus Bill (HR 1865) that passed onDec. 20, 2019.
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ASSESSING 5 NEEDS OF SOLO SENIORS & HOW TO HELP THEM Baby boomers have had a dramatic economic and cultural impact on the United States. This generation maintains more disposable income than other groups, drives consumer demand and raises the standard of living throughout the country. As those born between 1946 and 1964 turn 65, long-term care—whether made necessary by injury, chronic illness or physical or cognitive decline—is becoming THE FUTURE OF BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING UNDERSTANDING SPO2 AND NORMAL OXYGEN LEVELS A normal SpO2 level is vital to maintaining the health of all tissue in the body. As previously mentioned, hypoxemia is low oxygen saturation in the blood. Hypoxemia is directly related to hypoxia, which is low oxygen saturation in the body’s tissue. Hypoxemia often causes hypoxia, if the oxygen levels are quite low, and remain so. MAGAZINE | HOMECARE MAGAZINE Home Health. Legislation & Regulation. Operations. Providers. Subscribe Now and Get: Industry knowledge to help you run your home health or HME business. Expert insights into important topics in the field. Tips for improving key aspects of your business. HOW TO HANDLE VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG HOME HEALTH WORKERS Whether their concerns are about the safety or efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine, distrust of government and big health care organizations, or simply stems from views about personal freedom and autonomy, some home health workers have resisted taking the vaccines. PRIVATE EQUITY GROUPS MAKE $30B INVESTMENT IN MEDLINE NORTHFIELD, Ill. (June 7, 2021)—Medline Industries, Inc., a privately held manufacturer and distributor of health care supplies with 2020 revenue of $17.5 billion, has entered into a definitive agreement through which it will receive a majority investment from a partnership comprised of funds managed by Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman. Those close to the deal value it at $30 3 BARRIERS TO TELEHEALTH ADOPTION IN HOMECARE & HOW TO Beside broadband access, there is a financial barrier that has slowed telehealth adoption amongst homecare organizations. Despite physicians’ ability to earn revenue from these technologies under Medicare Part B, the homecare industry has yet to be acknowledged as one to which payments should be made in a broad way. DON’T LET MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU Home medical equipment (HME) suppliers have always had challenges in getting paid accurately and in a timely manner for the items and services they provide to their customers. This is an assumed cost of doing business, and suppliers persist despite the obstacles because of the rewarding nature of taking care of customers. ARE YOU READY FOR RE-ACCREDITATION? I recently looked back into my old files and found an article that I wrote for HomeCare on re-accreditation back in 2015. For many of us, 2021 is a year of triennial accreditation renewal, and even though 2015 was years ago—and a time when the world was in a different place—the concepts to review for re-accreditation remain the same. DON’T LET AN OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR LEAD TO INFECTION Patients receiving supplemental oxygen via an oxygen concentrator in the home are common. Unfortunately, compliance issues related to infection prevention and control are also common. To prevent these compliance issues—and, more importantly, to prevent respiratory infections—provide education based on the manufacturer’s instructions for use. VYNCA ACQUIRES RESOLUTIONCARE Through this acquisition, Vynca will introduce to the market its serious illness management platform that couples the company’s technology and analytics with ResolutionCare’s virtual care capabilities, including palliative care, advance care planning, care coordination, symptom management, whole-person care and providerengagement.
THE BENEFITS (& CHALLENGES) OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN HOME When you consider that it's the generation responsible for personal computers, the internet, rock ‘n’ roll, environmental activism, gender equality and more, it should come as no surprise that baby boomers today are doing what they’ve done for most of their lives:driving change.
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