HIS to HOPE Help
Admin by Curantis Solutions HIS to HOPE Help HOPE visit types The HOPE (Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation) model introduces a new rhythm to hospice documentation, one that centers on the patient’s evolving experience of care. To meet HOPE’s standards with...Patients’ Right to Freedom of Choice
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Patient's Right to Freedom of Choice of Providers U.S. Supreme Court Weighs In Patient’s rights to freedom of choice of providers who will render care to them is currently based on four key sources: Court decisions that establish the...Paul Joiner: On the Record
Admin by Kristin Rowan, Editor Paul Joiner On the Record Paul Joiner, CEO of HHAeXchange, sat down with The Rowan Report Editor Kristin Rowan to discuss the company’s new headquarters in Manhattan, the company culture he’s creating, his dedication to support...Implementing QHINs Interoperability Part 4
Admin by Ben Rosen, Sr. Client Success Manager, Netsmart Interoperability What You Need to Know About Interoperability and How it Affects You: Part 4 For over two decades, tech companies and government agencies have been moving toward the goal of interoperability in...Bill to Strengthen Hospice
Admin From the office of Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) Carter, Bera introduce Bill to Strengthen Palliative and Hospice Care Workforce Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) today introduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and...Employee or Independent Contractor
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Employee or Independent Contractor DOL Won't Enforce Determination Standards The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that it will no longer enforce a rule published in 2024 that have been used to decide whether workers are...Hospice Hope
Admin by Peggy Rattarree, Principle Product Manager, Curantis Solutions Hospice HOPE The importance of documenting symptom impact for patient-centered care In hospice care, the focus isn’t just on treating symptoms; it’s on improving the quality of life for patients and...Bill Cuts Medicaid Directly, Medicare Indirectly
Admin by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Bill Cuts Medicaid Directly, Medicare Indirectly This is what online publishers call a “living article.” With the House and Senate passing different bills, progress toward the President’s desk changes by the hour. What...HIPAA Compliance Voice Activation
Admin by Curantis Solutions HIPAA Compliance for Voice Activated Technology HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance is critical in the healthcare field, particularly regarding any technology that handles patient information, including...Medicaid Cuts Update: Meet the Senate Parliamentarian
Admin by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus Medicaid Cuts Update Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough The ongoing negotiations in Congress will impact Medicaid and Medicare. There has been little movement from the Senate since we reported on this last week, but here’s...Evaluating QHINs Interoperability 3
Admin by Ben Rosen, Sr. Client Success Manager, Netsmart Interoperability What you need to know and how it affects you Part 3 For over two decades, tech companies and government agencies have been moving toward the goal of interoperability in healthcare technology. At long...Groped by Patients
Admin by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Groped by Patients Just a Slap on the Wrist Many aides in a variety of healthcare settings have been the victims of unwanted touching or groping. What should they do? In Dorothy Bills v. WVNH Emp, LLC, and Lanette Kuhnash [No. 2:22-cv-00093...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...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....
