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Was Your Business Conned by an Unethical Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Preparer? Withdraw Your Claim Before it’s too Late!

The IRS and tax professionals continue to see a barrage of aggressive broadcast advertising, direct mail solicitations and online promotions involving the Employee Retention Credit. While the credit is real, …

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New Medicare Dementia Care Model is a Big Opportunity for Providers

HHS and CMS announced their new Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, which aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, reduce strain on unpaid caregivers, …

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HIPAA Compliance Matters: Avoid Being Held Liable for a Data Breach!

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement of potential violations of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules with iHealth Solutions, LLC, a Kentucky-based business associate that provides coding, …

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Important Compliance Update! New ABN Form Must Be Used Starting June 30, 2023!

The Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) Form has been updated with a new expiration date. The new form will be mandatory for all home health agencies, hospices, and other Medicare-certified providers …

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CMS’ Health Equity Conference Will be Livestreamed on June 7-8

CMS will host the inaugural CMS Health Equity Conference on June 7 – 8, 2023. Due to overwhelming interest, both in-person and virtual registration filled to capacity. To accommodate everyone, CMS …

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CMS Will No Longer Enforce the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Home Health, Hospice and Other Providers

Although the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11th, providers were left wondering how to handle staff vaccinations. CMS and HHS have provided the answer: Medicare-certified providers no …

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Watch Out for Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Scams!

As aggressive marketing continues, the Internal Revenue Service has renewed an alert for businesses to watch out for tell-tale signs of misleading claims involving the Employee Retention Credit. The IRS and …

News & Updates

  • The 2026 Home Health Final Rule: A Survival Guide for Agencies
  • The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) Tool Launches October 1, 2025!
  • Fiscal Year 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule CMS-1835-P
  • Ensuring HIPAA Compliance for Mental Health Practitioners
  • How we can help you face the challenges of behavioral mental health

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    • The 2026 Home Health Final Rule: A Survival Guide for Agencies
    • The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) Tool Launches October 1, 2025!
    • Fiscal Year 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule CMS-1835-P
    • Ensuring HIPAA Compliance for Mental Health Practitioners
    • How we can help you face the challenges of behavioral mental health
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