The 2026 Home Health Final Rule: A Survival Guide for Agencies
The headline news? It’s a mixed bag. While agencies are facing a rate cut, it is significantly less severe than the doom-and-gloom scenarios proposed earlier this year.
The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) Tool Launches October 1, 2025!
On October 1, 2025, the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool will replace the current Hospice Item Set (HIS). HOPE includes a combination of existing HIS items, revised, and …
Fiscal Year 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule CMS-1835-P
On April 11, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that proposes updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for hospices under the Fiscal …
Ensuring HIPAA Compliance for Mental Health Practitioners
Explore the essential guidelines and strategies for mental health practitioners to ensure HIPAA compliance. Learn about protecting patient information, understanding key regulations, and implementing best practices. Mental health practitioners play …