Therapy audits are expected to rise under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), the new home health payment rule, as CMS closely monitors utilization to ensure patients are getting the appropriate level of care. Don’t wait until auditors come knocking at your door! Learn four strategies that can help you minimize the risk of regulatory scrutiny…
With all the focus on Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) cutting the volume payment with PDGM and moving toward a patient-centered care payment, many are wondering what the true fate of therapy in home health will be. In fact, therapy is extremely important to ensure success under PDGM. Whether you’re a therapist, contract agency or…
Pick any industry today and you’re likely to hear managers complain about talent shortages and hiring woes. For home health agencies, the problem is at an all-time high. CNBC reported earlier this year that employment for home aides is expected to grow 41% from 2016 to 2026, which equates to 7.8 million job openings. And…
With the implementation of PDPM in October 2019, and other payment reform underway, 2020 is where the rubber meets the road as providers adapt to these changes and transform their businesses. Learn what’s in store for 2020 with five of the top trends impacting therapy providers, including: Embracing the shift to value-based care The rise of I-SNP managed care Greater business…
If you’re a contract therapy provider, home health care represents an important opportunity to expand and diversify your business. After all, spending on home health care is projected to reach $186.8 billion by 2027, outpacing all other care categories. And many of the providers you already serve, such as skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and outpatient…
Therapy services are essential to success under the new Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), which takes effect on January 1, 2020. In fact, therapy expertise will play an even greater role in determining payment. As contract therapy providers talk to home health agencies, it will be important to highlight the advantages of a partnership….
With PDPM coming soon, qualified professionals must evaluate their practice model and outcomes data to ensure they are able to identify, define and defend the need for skilled therapy services. They must also know how to best deliver those therapy services and achieve meaningful outcomes in a value-based environment. In order to help address questions…
PDGM, the new home health payment rule taking effect on January 1, 2020, will be here faster than you think. As a contract therapy provider serving home health agencies, you may be concerned about operating in a world where patient characteristics, not volume of therapy visits, drive reimbursement. You may be worried about the potential…
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Home health represents an exciting new frontier—an opportunity to significantly grow and diversify your contract therapy business. We’re excited to help you succeed with Optima Therapy for Home Health—our new solution for contract therapy providers who offer services to home health agencies or are considering expanding into the home health market. We built Optima Therapy for…