Monthly Archives: June 2020
The Joys & Perils of Templates
Most of us will jump at the chance to find an easier way to accomplish the same result. I mean, who doesn’t love shortcuts?! Electronic medical records (EMRs) are probably one of the biggest time-savers for a medical practice. The … Read Full Post
F2F or Virtual Education – Which is Right for You?
Organizations and venues that rely on conventions, conferences and sizable meetings are hard-hit because of the COVID-19 crisis and the jury is out on how well these activities will bounce back from the shut-downs. Zoom meetings seem to have become … Read Full Post
Coding E/M Services – Part 1
Few things cause as much provider confusion – even frustration and angst – than medical coding. But coding is intricately linked to payment so the importance of doing it correctly has significant repercussions. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services … Read Full Post
A Simple Guide to Employee Appraisals
In today’s world of Human Resources, ensuring your appraisals are and on time way is paramount to a successful workforce. Performance reviews are necessary for a productive and accountable work environment. Can you make appraisals a pain free and simple … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – More Than 1 in 5 Patients Perceived Mistakes in their Medical Visit Notes
More than one in five patients perceived mistakes in their notes, judging more than 40% of them as serious. Such is the conclusion of a study published in the June 9, 2020 issue of JAMA. With the proliferation of electronic … Read Full Post
Did You Know…Medicare pays for Activities Related to Home Health?
In order for a home health agency to deliver physician-ordered home health services, the agency must prepare a Plan of Care (POC) for the patient that conveys the physician’s orders for the care. The POC must be signed by the … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – Dealing with The Stress and Fear of Returning to Work During Covid19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been an unexpected and unprecedented event, and it has caused increased stress and anxiety for employees everywhere. Our lives, so to speak, have been disrupted, and support resources to help employees cope with returning to … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – Predicting COVID-19’s Long-Term Impact on the Home Health Care Market
It was expected that 2020 would bring some staggering changes to the home health industry as a result of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and phasing out of the Requests for Anticipated Payment (RAP), resulting in the exit of smaller … Read Full Post
The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
It’s probably a good idea for all businesses to have a plan to handle emergencies, but for health care businesses, emergency plans are a requirement. For home health agencies and nurse registries, the requirement is for a Comprehensive Emergency Management … Read Full Post
What We’re Reading – Trump Signs New Law Relaxing PPP Rules: What You Need to Know
The recent Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA) brings good news to small businesses who borrowed funds under the PPP. In response to concerns from business owners, the new law corrects or simplifies some of the original CARES Act’s provisions, … Read Full Post