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…after. MA Payers Focus on Cutting Out-of-Pocket Costs, Home Health in 2021 October 1, 2020 Three major Medicare Advantage payers emphasized lower out-of-pocket costs for home healthcare telehealth benefits, premiums,…
CMS Issues Final Rule on Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Expansion
…visit: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-finalizes-calendar-year-2022-home-health-prospective-payment-system-rate-update-home-health To view the proposed rule in its entirety, visit: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2021-23993/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-cy-2022-home-health-prospective-payment-system-rate-update-home The VBP Blog is a comprehensive resource for all things related to value-based payments. Up-to-date news, informative webinars,…
Medicaid Home Health Benefit Supports Children with Complex Medical Conditions
…anemia or sickle cell, epilepsy, or a serious mental health illness, among others. Eligible participants can receive high-quality health home services that align with the whole-person care philosophy. That means…
Providers in Home Health VBP Model Outperformed Counterparts in 2020
…care. This is especially important as hospital at home and other home care initiatives have resulted in an improvement in health outcomes. As additional LTSS and HCBS VBP plans roll…
Study Finds Black Medicare Less Likely to Be Referred for Home Health Care
Study Finds Black Medicare Less Likely to Be Referred for Home Health Care 22% of Black patients are referred to home health care after hospital discharge, compared with 27% of…
Study Shows That Medicare Advantage Patients Receive Fewer Home Health Visits
Study Shows That Medicare Advantage Patients Receive Fewer Home Health Visits Research Highlights Fewer Home Health Visits and Diminished Outcomes for Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook Envelope…
CMS Issues Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Proposed Rule
CMS Issues Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update Proposed Rule The proposed rule would update Medicare payment policies and rates for home health agencies By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook…
Uncertainty in Home Health Care with CMS ‘Overpayment’ Clawbacks Looming
Uncertainty in Home Health Care with CMS ‘Overpayment’ Clawbacks Looming As CMS delays decisions on recoupment, home health providers grapple with potential financial impacts. By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook Envelope…
New Report Details Home Healthcare Providers’ Thoughts on Value-Based Care
…of the biggest benefits of VBP in the home healthcare industry. To read the entire report from Home Health Care News (HHCN) and AlayaCare, click here. The VBP Blog is…
States Aim to Reinforce Home Health Networks Through New Initiatives
States Aim to Reinforce Home Health Networks Through New Initiatives States increasing Medicaid payment rates, expanding worker education and boosting training programs for home health By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook…