Two Rules, One Signal: What CMS Is Signaling to Post-Acute Providers
Two CMS rules. One clear signal. Learn what the FY 2027 hospice final rule and CY 2027 home health proposed rule reveal about the future of post-acute care.
Two CMS rules. One clear signal. Learn what the FY 2027 hospice final rule and CY 2027 home health proposed rule reveal about the future of post-acute care.
As coding guidance, OASIS requirements and value-based purchasing expectations evolve, even experienced clinicians can run into areas where the right answer isn’t always obvious. Understanding where documentation challenges happen can help organizations manage risk and streamline consistency.
Move beyond billing as a silo. Discover how a connected, systemized revenue cycle can help improve cash flow, reduce denials and support sustainable performance.
Under the 2027 proposed rule, success would depend less on rate changes and more on how effectively organizations manage compliance, documentation and performance.
Falls are among the most costly and dangerous risks in home health and now reporting them has changed in a big way. Effective January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated the Falls with Major Injury (FMI) measure, impacting patient safety and quality of life, costs, outcomes and organizational performance across post-acute care.
Hospice compliance is all about detailed regulations and documentation requirements. But strong compliance programs rely on more than policies and audits. When leadership expresses the value of compliance and makes it part of daily workflows, it gives staff a better understanding of expectations.
The face-to-face encounter is one of the most scrutinized documents in home health—and one of the easiest to get wrong. Learn what today’s rules really require, where agencies stumble and how to turn the F2F into a clear, defensible record that supports care and payment.
ICD-10 coding faces growing pressure from regulation, staffing shortages and complex documentation. Discover how augmented intelligence supports accuracy without replacing coders.
Public reporting of HOPE-based quality measures won’t begin until 2028, but the groundwork being laid today will shape the future of hospice care. As providers refine workflows and embrace the tool’s potential, HOPE aims at delivering richer insights into patient experiences, driving improvements in both clinical outcomes and family satisfaction.