Tag Archives: home health

What We’re Reading – How important is it to conduct Exit Interviews?

Regardless of the size of your company, it is important to ensure that you have some idea as to why employees leave. It certainly will help you to make decisions across the board as to what and how much to … Read Full Post

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Part Five: How do I find patients?

This last installment of our five-part series explores the crucial need for patients and referrals to keep your business afloat and profitable. Long before you embark on the expensive and lengthy licensing (and accreditation) process, it’s important to solidify the … Read Full Post

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Part Four: How much capital do I need to get started?

So far in this five-part series, we’ve reviewed various aspects of a new long-term care-related business venture.  We’ve looked at the types of care that can be provided, the various business models and staffing requirements. Today, we’ll explore the all-important … Read Full Post

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Part Three: How much staff do I need to get started?

In Part Three of this five-part series, we’re discussing staffing needs for the various Florida business models. For a non-skilled home health agency, Florida requires an administrator, alternate administrator and registered nurse that meet specific requirements.  Because one individual can … Read Full Post

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Launching a Long-term Care Business: Where Do I Start?

Today’s entrepreneurial culture and trends in the long-term care industry have converged into a perfect storm.  We regularly receive inquiries from individuals interested in establishing healthcare-oriented businesses that cater to the elderly and Baby Boomers.  The home health field is … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – 10 Ways to Reduce Hospital Readmissions

In order to prevent reduced Medicare reimbursements under CMS’ Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program and being penalized under CMS’ Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program for having high rates of preventable readmissions, the author suggests 10 proven ways hospitals can reduce their number … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – The 10 Commandments of Great Customer Service

Great customer service seems like an intuitive thing to most people, but time and time again, businesses do something to alienate a consumer.  The old adage that it costs less to keep a customer than to find a new one … Read Full Post

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Are You Ready for 5010?

Home Health Agencies should ask their homecare software vendor if they are ready for the new required software changes for claims submission. All covered entities must submit Medicare electronic claims using X12 version 5010 effective January 1, 2012. If your … Read Full Post

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Common Medicare Home Health Billing Errors and How to Avoid Them

Today’s home health care billing is more critical than ever. Shrinking reimbursement and increased regulations are forcing agencies to optimize their billing process. With many layers of complexity in the billing process, agencies have found that even a small number … Read Full Post

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Why should I use a Consultant?

Question: Why should I use a Consultant? Answer: The dictionary defines a consultant as a person referred to for expert or professional advice. At Coleman Consulting Group, we believe that using a consultant can be the best of both worlds: … Read Full Post

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