by Rowan Report | Aug 29, 2024 | Admin, Breaking News
Get to know the new NAHC-NHPCO Alliance CEO Dr. Landers named CEO for joint NAHC NHPCO. A recognized leader and innovator in home health, primary care and aging services, Dr. Steven “Steve” Landers brings almost two decades of experience as a physician, executive...
by Kristin Rowan | Aug 23, 2024 | Regulatory
by Kristin Rowan, Editor False Claims Act Violations According to allegations in U.S. es rel. Jones v Intrepid U.S.A. Healthcare Inc. and U.S. es rel. Rigney v Intrepid U.S.A. Inc., Intrepid U.S.A. Inc. (Intrepid) violated the False Claims Act multiple times over five...
by Tim Rowan | Aug 23, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Caring for the Caregiver, Clinical, CMS
by Tim Rowan, Editor Emeritus O ne just does not know whom to believe anymore. This week, we were sent three opinions of the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage programs. One says they reduce costs and improve patient satisfaction for rural residents. Another says...
by Kristin Rowan | Aug 23, 2024 | Admin, CMS, Regulatory
by Kristin Rowan, Editor Background on the HHVBP Model The Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, implemented by CMS in 2016, began in nine states. The goal is “to provide incentives for better quality care, to study new quality and efficiency...
by Kristin Rowan | Aug 16, 2024 | Product Review
by Kristin Rowan, Editor Artificial Intelligence has existed in basic forms for many years and has recently advanced to include augmented intelligence and generative intelligence. The Rowan Report has provided several examples of quality AI usage and even more...
