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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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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.
Idaho Approves $22M Cut
by Kristin Rowan, Editor- Idaho Governor Brad Little approved nearly $22 million in Medicaid cuts for disability services. HHAeXchange president Stephen Vaccaro responds.
California Hospice Fraud
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – California Hospice Fraud under scrutiny as Attorney General and Federal anti-fraud task force separately investigate allegations, uncover fraud schemes, suspend licenses, and make multiple arrests.
Accountability and Sustainability in Medicare Advantage
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – CMS publishes Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. Plans to see higher rebates, beneficiaries to see higher deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket costs.
Worthy is Worthy of Consideration
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – Worthy, the healthcare reform proposal, pushes industry leaders to put patients in front of profits, use AI responsibly, create national standards for digital health records, eliminate pharmacy benefit managers, and put patients in front of profits.
WISeR Model Not so Wise
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – the WISeR model set out to decrease wasteful spending in traditional Medicare plans, but may actually be delaying and denying needed care. AI algorithms have already failed in Medicare Advantage plans and it doesn’t seem like they are performing any better now.
Hospice CARE Act
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – Nearly two years after the Hospice CARE Act was introduced in the House of Representatives, a jointly sponsored bill finds its way back to Congress. The newly introduced Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act aims to modernize the Medicare hospice benefit, protect patients and taxpayers from fraud, and expand access to services.
Fraud and Abuse Misunderstandings
By Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. – compliance with federal fraud and abuse regulations are here to stay, but many do not fully understand the implications. Attorney Elizabeth E. Hogue breaks down two of the most common misconceptions about fraud and abuse compliance.
The Home Care Show: A Review
by Kristin Rowan, Editor – A new event offering from GlattHealth, now in its second year, took place in Miami last week. The Rowan Report attended The Home Care National Show in Miami. Read this reporter’s review of the event.
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