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Nathan Hope

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Home Health Care Policies - Alzheimer’s Care Guide

Home Health Care Policies: Researchers publish guide aimed towards providing better environmental stimulation for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Two British researchers have published a new guide on how to create a positive and satisfying multi-sensory environment for sufferers...

Posted by Nathan Hope on Sep 1, 2015

Home Health Care Policies: Referrals Vs. Kickbacks

Home Health Care Policies- Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals has put the spotlight on the methods home health providers conduct and compensate for referrals. The courts have stated that many may be at risk of violating the Anti-Kickback statute.

On February 10, the U.S. Court of...

Posted by Nathan Hope on Aug 28, 2015

Home Health Care Policies: Medicare ACOs Continue to Improve Quality of Care

Home Health Care Policies- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued 2014 quality and financial performance results showing that Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) continue to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, while generating financial...

Posted by Nathan Hope on Aug 26, 2015

Home Health Care Policies: Hospice CAHPS Exemptions

Home Health Care Policies - CMS has issued additional information for hospices wishing to gain an exemption to participation in the hospice CAHPS program. A form is available for agency’s wishing to apply for exemption due to size of hospice program. The application is titled ...

Posted by Nathan Hope on Aug 25, 2015

Home Health Care Policies: New Projections for Medicare Drug Premiums

Home Health Care Policies - On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) projected today that the average premium for a basic Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in 2016 will remain stable, at...

Posted by Nathan Hope on Aug 24, 2015

Home Health Care Policies: Timeline for Medicare DME Competitive Bidding Announced

Home Health Care Policies: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the bidding timeline for the Round 1 2017 competition of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program, as required by law....

Posted by Nathan Hope on Aug 21, 2015

Home Health Care Policies - Project Announced to Reduce Medicare Costs

Posted by Nathan Hope on Aug 19, 2015

Home Health Care Policies - Elder Care Options for Full Time Employees

Home Health Care Policies: Employers Begin Addressing the Needs of Employees Responsible for Elder Care

As a larger amount of the population continues to age, planning for the methods and costs of care by loved ones is an increasingly vital task. As it turns out, many employers are...

Posted by Nathan Hope on Aug 3, 2015