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The most recent news, announcements, and regulatory updates for home health, hospice, and supportive care at home
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AI Scribe
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. – Artificial Intelligence has been a hot topic for a few years now, and AI Scribe is at the top of the list of rapidly growing technology for health care. Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. reports that while AI Scribes are enticing, there are downsides.
VA Cuts Harm Another Provider
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – The VA rate cuts in Texas and NM are disastrous for veterans and agencies. Amada Executive Heidi Maddocks says they are operating one location at a loss to continue caring for veterans.
NGS Shutters Valid Hospice
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus – NGS shutters valid hospice. One Arizona hospice is fighting for its life after a Medicare contractor turned a known clerical error into grounds for revocation, a 10-year ban, and preclusion.
VA in NM: An Interview from a Provider
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – VA in NM is facing challenges that some agencies are finding insurmountable. The Rowan Report speaks to an agency owner in New Mexico about the reality of the VA in NM, on the condition of anonymity.
Stark Law
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. – Stark Law prohibits physicians from making referrals to providers who render “designated health services” (DHS) if referring physicians have an ownership or investment interest in or compensation arrangement with the provider.
Justice Department’s Next Target
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – The Department of Justice, with VP Vance and Dr. Oz are cracking down on fraud in Medicaid, suing New York State and the company managing its directed care program, one of the largest benefit programs in the state.
Response to HHS Reports
From Leading Age, the Post-Acute Care Coalition responds to OIG reports confirming barriers to post-acute care in Medicare Advantage.
Fraud in Hospice
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. – The fraud crackdown in hospice has begun and is overdue. The efforts are necessary, but may negatively impact the hospice industry.
Solutions Provider Expands Home Health Footprint
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – You may not have heard of LivTech, but you should be familiar with some of their solutions. The solutions provider expands its footprint in home health and hospice with the acquisition of Alora Healthcare Systems.
Fight Loss of Rural Veteran Care: An Interview with Angelo Spinola
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs arbitrarily and unlawfully cut rural home health aide and homemaker rates by 43% in Texas and 20% in New Mexico without notice or comment. Polsinelli law firm is fighting back and needs you to join the coalition.
Alliance Responds to CMS
For Immediate Release – The National Alliance for Care at Home responds to the CMS 6-month Medicare Moratoria on all new enrollment for providers of hospice and home health as part of its ongoing investigations and prevention of waste, fraud, and abuse
Medicare Moratoria
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – CMS announces a 6-month Medicare moratoria on all new enrollments for providers in home health and hospice as part of its ongoing effort to curb waste, fraud, and abuse and to protect Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayers.
Private Payors Against Fraud
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. – The federal government isn’t the only one cracking down on fraudulent payments in home health and hospice. Providers need to be aware that private payors can report fraud and a provider may find themselves fighting criminal charges against private payors.
Medicaid Reform
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – In an effort to stop fraud and abuse before it happens, Representative David Schweikert introduced a new bill in the House for Medicaid Reform. The Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Act adds oversight and guardrails to Medicaid recipients applying for the home health care waiver.
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