Month: March 2025

Q4 2024 Medical Review Denial Trends in Hospice Care

Palmetto GBA has also released the latest data for Q4 2024 on the most common hospice claim denial codes. These findings are essential for hospice providers working to maintain compliance and ensure proper reimbursement under Medicare. Top Denial Codes for Hospice Claims: Agency Recommendations: Staying compliant not only speeds up reimbursement but also prevents potential […]

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Q4 2024 Medical Review Denial Trends in Home Health

Palmetto GBA has published its quarterly summary of the top denial reason codes for home health agencies (HHAs) for Q4 2024. These denial reasons offer insight into common compliance pitfalls and documentation errors that directly affect claim approvals and agency cash flow. Top Reasons for Denials in Home Health Include: Each of these denial codes […]

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HIPAA Rule Changes Set to Reshape Compliance Landscape in 2025

As 2025 unfolds, significant updates to HIPAA regulations are on the horizon, with sweeping changes aimed at increasing patient access to health data while tightening data privacy and security protocols. Healthcare providers should prepare for these changes now to avoid compliance pitfalls and potential financial penalties. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) […]

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