The Wound Wrap
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The Wound Wrap

Because there’s always something fascinating in the world of wound care In just the past few weeks, we’ve seen a flurry of news in the wound care world, including a new report on the growing demand for biological skin substitutes, a study that may have a large impact on the care of diabetic ulcers in…

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Leading an Injured Patient to Recovery at Home

Home injury recovery can present challenges for even the most experiencedvprovider. Thankfully, there are ways to help ease the processes that are often overlooked. From transitions to patient mental health, here are three key areas to focus on that will help maximize recovery program effectiveness. Provide Effective Transitions for Patient Recovery A good start towards…

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Revolutionize Home Health Care With Wound Digital Imaging Benefits

Digital imaging technologies have revolutionized the healthcare industry, providing advanced data and insights for optimal patient care. However, some home health providers are not fully utilizing these technologies, leading to inefficient manual measurements and inadequate coordination of patient care data. By taking advantage of digital imaging technologies, home health providers can benefit from the following:…

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What’s Next in Hospice and Home Health? The Expanding Impact of Private Duty

As we’re almost mid-way through the year, 2022 has been full of challenges and opportunities for hospice and home health providers.  For example, under the FY 2022 rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), hospices that satisfy quality reporting requirements will see a 2.0 percent increase in their payments compared to 2021,…

How to Leverage Social Determinants of Health to Advance Patient Outcomes

How to Leverage Social Determinants of Health to Advance Patient Outcomes

When it comes to health care, there are many factors that contribute to the health and well-being of patients and patient populations.  These factors extend beyond the medical care people receive and include social factors that directly shape and impact health outcomes and quality of life. These social factors are known as social determinants of…

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Challenge Accepted: Tackling the Top Issues in Hospice and Home Health Care

It’s no exaggeration to say that the pandemic has fundamentally changed hospice and home health care.1 And while some of these changes are a net positive, such as the shift to telehealth and the increased focus on patient-centered care, others pose a significant challenge for providers. With the right approach, however, it’s possible for organizations…

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Rising Costs, Stagnant Reimbursements: How Home Health Providers Can Navigate the New Normal

Home health costs are on the rise. As noted by Home Health Care News, home health costs rose more than any other provider setting last year. In part, this stems from a growing labor shortage — providers must pay more to retain top-tier staff and recruit new talent.1 Rising costs are also tied to stagnant reimbursements,…

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CMS Hosts PDGM National Provider Call

On Wednesday, August 21, CMS hosted a National Provider Call for home health providers titled “Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model: Operational Issues.” The presentation discussed PDGM claims submission, new occurrence codes, and several scenarios related to early vs. late timing of 30-day periods and institutional vs. community admissions. Highlights include: To learn about Occurrence code 50, 61…