Transfer DRGs: Finding the Correct Transfers in a Sea of Discharges
Validating where your patients went after hospital transfers and discharges can be a time-consuming in-house search process that affects hospital reimbursement. In this blog, learn more about transfer DRGs under the Medicare PACT Rule, which reduces payments to hospitals that transfer patients to other providers to continue treatment.
Empowering Physicians and Driving Quality End-of-Life Care
In a recent episode of the McBee podcast, Dr. Guidry, who goes by “Dr. G,” talked about the importance of physician education and its profound impact on patients and their loved ones during this delicate phase of life.
Call to Action: Proposed Cuts Could Deprive Home Health of Necessary Funds
Millions of older Americans could be greatly impacted if the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) goes through with its proposed rate cut to the Home Health Prospective Payment System for Calendar Year (CY) 2024.
Hospice’s Dual Challenge of Patient Care and Hospital Relations
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has recently turned the spotlight onto the realm of Hospice General Inpatient (GIP) level of care. What is interesting about this review is the sample is not hospice-focused, but hospital-focused.
The Importance of Price Transparency in Healthcare
Review price transparency regulations in healthcare and avoid potential risks associated with non-compliance.
Assessing Prior Level of Function to Shape Effective Home Health Care
Developing, reassessing, and documenting goals and current function are essential building blocks for home health plan of care.
SIA: An Overlooked Opportunity for Improved Hospice Reimbursement and Patient Care
Learn 3 tips to improve utilization of the Service Intensity Add-On (SIA) program, a key component of hospice care.
Palliative Care: Breaking Down 2023 Updates
Break down the 2023 medical coding updates including deletions and revisions to the codes and services that affect palliative care.
Utilization Management: The Importance of a Comprehensive Program
Learn the importance of a comprehensive Utilization Management process and the benefits including a decrease in denials, improved revenue and more.
