Monthly Stipends Not Allowed
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Medical Directors: Monthly Stipends Not Allowed Monthly stipends to Medical Directors for referrals of patients could cost you. Earlier this month, a hospice provider in Georgia settled claims of violation of the federal Anti-Kickback...Medicaid Cuts Still Looming
Clinical by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Medicaid Cuts Looming Terminal Prognosis Let me tell you about my brother. In his early 30’s, Tom was diagnosed with a rare disorder, one of the 25 versions of Ataxia. A disorder that is sometimes genetic, sometimes of unknown...Workplace Violence in Home Health
Caregiver Safety by Kristin Rowan, Editor Workplace Violence and Policy Impact Study of home health workers A group of researchers from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio published a recent study¹ on the frequency and reporting procedures of workplace violence (WPV) in home...The Alliance Responds
Advocacy by Kristin Rowan, Editor The Alliance Responds to CMS Hospice Update The Alliance responds to CMS-1835-P, the FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index, Conditions of Participation, and Quality Reporting Program Requirements updates. On June 10, 2025, in a 25 page letter to Dr....Painting Pictures
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. "Painting Pictures" of Patients Painting Pictures in clinical documentation to achieve positive audit results. As the fight against “fraud, abuse and waste” continues, responding to audits has become an ongoing burden for many providers....AI in Home Care
Artificial Intelligence by Laurie Orlov, Founder, Aging and Health Technology Watch The Future of AI in Home Care New Research Report Wed, 06/04/2025 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — The home care industry is facing a crisis. Driven by demographic...UnitedHealth Bribes Nurses
Medicaid United Health Bribery Update In the weeks since the below article revealed allegations against UnitedHealth, members of Congress are calling for action. At least one US Senator and two Representatives are engaged in the allegations. Senator Wyden (D-OR) announced that...BREAKING NEWS: Intrepid USA Files Bankruptcy
Breaking News by Kristin Rowan, Editor *Editor’s note: This article has been updated to remove inaccurate information from the Intrepid USA website. Intrepid USA Files Bankruptcy Intrepid USA, once among the largest providers of home health and hospice services, files...Fraudsters Arrested, Oz Issues Warning
CMS by Kristin Rowan, Editor Fraudsters Arrested, Oz Issues Warning Fraud in California Fraudsters arrested in West Covina, CA this week were allegedly running a Medicare scheme. Authorities arrested hospice owner-operator Normita Sierra. They charged her with nine counts...
