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News Archive
Our news covers industry topics relevant to home care and hospice providers.
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Strengthen Your Security Strategy Prior to Onset of HIPAA Regulators
To address threats to health care data and information system vulnerabilities, the government is gearing up to conduct HIPAA security audits in 2008. How would your hospital hold up if audited or attacked by criminals? Don’t wait to find out. More
Are You Accurately Coding Medicare SNF RUG Claims?
Based on 2006 research that suggested Medicare had significantly overpaid skilled nursing facility (SNF) Resource Utilization Groups’ (RUGs) claims, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is focusing on coding accuracy to prevent overpayment. It is critical your medical records support the care you are delivering. More
Weak Collection and Bad Debt Policies Could Result in Medicare Denials
To avoid Medicare bad debt denials, health care organizations should review their bad debt policies to ensure they are abiding by the regulations outlined in the Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual. More
New Technology for Home Health Care
by Caroline Ives and Ron Clitherow
Health care providers are already aware of the increased
strain that the aging population is placing on the country's health care
system; however, they must also address the fact that a growing number
of the elderly do not want to spend the last years of their lives in traditional
care facilities. More
Audit Committees' Responsibility for Managing Risk
Learn about the increasing risk management responsibilities of audit committees, potential consequences of ineffective risk management programs, and training for nonprofit audit and compliance committee members, boards, CEOs, and CFOs.
OIG Work Plan Reveals Targeted Risk Areas for 2008
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) have issued the OIG Work Plan for fiscal year 2008. Health care organizations participating in federally funded programs should dissect the plan to determine their compliance in the targeted areas for audits, evaluations, and inspections. More
Small Nonprofits Must File e-Postcard in 2008
Small tax-exempt organizations with annual gross receipts of $25,000 or less may be required to file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) in 2008. What happens if you don’t file your e-Postcard? You risk losing your tax-exempt status. More
IRS Wants Your Feedback on New 990 Draft Instructions
The IRS issued draft instructions for the redesigned 990 and they are requesting input from the nonprofit field. The new form will require extensive preparation and goes into effect for the 2008 tax year. The deadline to submit comments to the IRS is June 1, 2008. More
Home Health PPS Reform Final for 2008—Is Your Agency Prepared?
The Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) final rule and rate update go into effect on January 1, 2008. "The final rule is comprised of many changes—some are good and others bring great concerns about the long-term viability of home health agencies," states Judy Adams, clinical consultant with LarsonAllen. More
View the 2007 Medicare Home Health PPS Rates
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services updated the Medicare home health PPS rates for calendar year 2007. The rates went into effect January 1, 2007. To view and/or print the rates, choose your state from the drop-down list below. Contact us if you have any questions.
Layers of Value for Health Care Transactions
Market and consumer forces are making it increasingly difficult for health care providers to turn a profit. However, even organizations with little or no earnings and cash flow still retain value. Using an asset based approach, Alan Simons tells us how. Read the full article.
Telephone Tax Refund Confusion
Early tax filing indicates some taxpayers are grossly over inflating their Telephone Tax Excise Refund, while others haven't claimed a refund at all, according to an IRS report. More
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