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Differences & Similarities between Home Health Agencies and Nurse Registries – Part 3

Welcome to the third part of our series about the differences between home health agencies and nurse registries. In this installment, we’ll review the last criterion from our list: one qualifying service by direct employee. Medicare requires that a home … Read Full Post

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Differences & Similarities between Home Health Agencies and Nurse Registries – Part 2

We’ve been exploring the differences between home health agencies and nurse registries in this three-part series. In the first installment, we looked at the issues of billing Medicare and Medicaid. In this part, we’ll cover the second difference: responsibility for … Read Full Post

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Differences & Similarities between Home Health Agencies and Nurse Registries – Part 1

Many individuals who consider entering the market as a home health provider in Florida come to us with the same questions: What is the difference between a home health agency and a nurse registry? What factors should I consider when … Read Full Post

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Long-Term Care: The Second Career That Benefits Our Healthcare System

The demographic changes affecting our country are inescapable and our healthcare system is feeling the strain. The CDC reports: 13% of the population is over the age of 65 and will increase to 19% by 2030; In the same time … Read Full Post

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The Basics for Launching a Long-term Care-related Business

Not a week goes by without someone inquiring about how to open a long-term care related business. Whether it’s because of the state of the economy, fears of downsizing or burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit, the demographics in Florida are certainly in … Read Full Post

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Tracking the Details

AHCA, CMS and accrediting organizations require the continuous tracking of certain information, such as educational hours, license expiration dates and insurance coverage, just to name a few. Home health agencies and nurse registries vary in their sophistication and mechanisms to … 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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The Requirements to open a Nurse Registry in Florida

Nurse registries (NR) are – in our opinion – a less expensive and cumbersome mechanism for providing long-term care in Florida. In a nutshell, a NR is just like a home health agency. The only exceptions are they: • Do … Read Full Post

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