Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare An updated version of the HHA Review and Correct report is now available in iQIES.  This version includes the following updates: 1.  Removal of the following quality measures and associated data: Improvement in Pain Interfering with ActivityImprovement in Status of Surgical WoundsDepression Assessment ConductedMultifactor Fall Risk…… Continue reading Home Health Agency (HHA) Review and Correct Report Enhancements

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare On June 25, 2020, CMS issued the annual home health payment proposed rule for calendar year (CY) 2021.  The CY21 Home Health PPS Proposed Rule is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register tomorrow, June 30, 2020.  Two (2) important reads: CY21 HH PPS Proposed…… Continue reading CY21 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Released

Sharon Hamilton MS, RN, CFDS Clinical Consultant, Briggs Healthcare CMS will not be posting the new ABN, form CMS-R-131, until it is approved by OMB. In the meantime, continue using the form on the CMS website (below) and ignore the expiration date of 3/2020. http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-General-Information/BNI/ABN

Sharon Hamilton MS, RN, CFDS Clinical Consultant, Briggs Healthcare April 8, 2020 – This is the most recent guidance from CDC regarding discontinuing isolation for patients at home. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/disposition-in-home-patients.html

Sharon Hamilton MS, RN, CFDS Clinical Consultant, Briggs Healthcare The new waiver in Section 1135(b) of the Social Security Act explicitly allows the Secretary to authorize use of telephones that have audio and video capabilities for the furnishing of Medicare telehealth services during the COVID-19 PHE. In addition, effective immediately, the HHS Office for Civil…… Continue reading Home Health agencies can satisfy the statutory requirement that a patient must have a face-to-face encounter, by using telecommunication technology.

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Annette Lee, RN, MS, COS-C from Provider Insights, Inc. has provided more clarity for home health agencies during this time. Read the full summary: So, last night, CMS published a “Fact Sheet” of additional blanket waivers and flexibilities provided to the home health industry.  Immediately,…… Continue reading Clarity for Home Health Agencies – COVID-19 Waivers