by Rowan Report | Dec 6, 2023 | Admin, Marketing
By Mary E. Maloney What can you learn about brands and branding from an iconic company like the Mayo Clinic? We daresay a lot In this blog, we are going to first explore the “Mayo magic”—some key ideas about why Mayo Clinic has been named, again in 2023 as...
by Tim Rowan | Nov 15, 2023 | CMS, Editorial, Regulatory
Dear Friends, I have some news that may be upsetting. Frankly, that is my intention, to frighten you into action. In August, a Home Health provider in New York paid an $$866,339.25 fine for violating the “Civil Monetary Penalties Law.”* The Chinese-American...
by Tim Rowan | Nov 15, 2023 | Vendor Watch
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus In September, we posted the announcement from HHAeXchange about their inking a deal to provide EMR and EVV software to Gentiva Personal Home Care. We had some questions about the partnership and both HHAeXchange president Stephen Vacarro...
by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. | Nov 8, 2023 | Clinical
Untitled Document by Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. Joyce Grayson, a home health nurse for Elara Caring, was murdered on October 28, 2023, in the home of a patient where she was providing services. Ms. Grayson was reported missing by a family member to the local police...
by Kristin Rowan | Nov 8, 2023 | CMS, Regulatory
By Kristin Rowan, Editor On November 1, CMS issued its Home Health Final Rule for CY 2024. As expected, the final rule includes drastic pay cuts to Medicare home health services payments. The original proposed rule issued earlier this year included a 5.653% rate...
by Kristin Rowan | Oct 25, 2023 | Admin, Regulatory
by Kristin Rowan, Editor Marking a significant victory for the HCAOA Connecticut Chapter and the home care industry, in the legislative session that ended last week, lawmakers unanimously passed a bill to reverse the policy guidance issued by the Department of...
by Rowan Report | Oct 11, 2023 | CMS, Medicare Advantage, Regulatory
NOW AVAILABLE IN iQIES – Preview Reports and Star Rating Preview Reports for the January 2024 Refresh CMS just published updated measure for Home Health Outcome Information Set (Oasis) and all HH QRP claims-based measures. These updated measures are no based on...
by Tim Rowan | Oct 11, 2023 | Product Review
by Tim Rowan, Editor Walking a Thin Line Home Health owners are used to walking tightropes. Indeed, there are many they are forced to walk every year, if not more often. One tightrope is a daily one. It delineates the fine line between regulatory compliance and...
by Rowan Report | Oct 4, 2023 | Admin, M&A
by Greg Schriber In the dynamic landscapes of home health, home care, and hospice services, these industries are experiencing transformative trends, marked by evolving market changes and a surge in demand. Understanding these trends and strategically positioning one’s...
by Kristin Rowan | Sep 13, 2023 | Editorial, M&A, Regulatory
by Kristin Rowan, Editor UnitedHealth Group Makes Bid to Buy Amedisys after Acquiring LHC Group Amedisys is one of the leading providers of home health, hospice, and other healthcare at home services. It operates more than 500 locations in 37 states and the District...
