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.
How we can help you face the challenges of behavioral mental health
Discover the myriad problems plaguing behavioral health agencies, from staffing shortages to funding issues, and explore potential solutions to improve mental health services. Behavioral health agencies play a crucial role …
What the 2025 Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Changes Mean for your Home Health Agency
Explore the 2025 CMS changes for home health agencies, including key updates, figures, and their impact on operations and patient care. Introduction The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …
The Drawbacks of In-House Billing at Home Health Agencies
Discover the challenges and drawbacks of doing in-house billing at home health agencies. Learn about the complexities, costs, and inefficiencies that can arise. Handling billing in-house might seem like an …
Massachusetts Home Health Agencies: Updates to the LTSS Provider Portal for Prior Authorization (PA) of Home Health Aide Services
An important reminder from MassHealth: MassHealth will be making updates to the LTSS Provider Portal related to PA submissions for home health aide services when provided by family caregivers. Effective …
CMS Releases the 2022 Home Health Proposed Rule
CMS has released the 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) proposed rule. CMS is continuing to focus on value and quality in this proposed rule, instead of paying …