Hospice

October 25, 2024

Precision Medical Billing Earns Great Place to Work Certification!

We are thrilled to announce that Precision Medical Billing (PMB) has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work—a…

September 6, 2024

Preparing for OASIS Section GG Public Reporting in 2025: Essential for Home Health Quality and Payment Outcomes

The upcoming public reporting of the OASIS Section GG items, particularly GG 0130 and GG 0170, will impact home health agencies’ quality scores starting January 1, 2025. Ensure your team understands the reporting requirements for the Discharge Function Score, Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP), and Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) program.

September 3, 2024

Rising Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Denial Rates Impact Home Health

A recent analysis shows a steady increase in prior authorization denials for Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries, creating challenges for home health agencies. With denial rates on the rise, agencies must stay informed about MA payer guidelines to prevent delays in care.

September 1, 2024

Understanding and Addressing Medicare Error Code 17729 Denials in Hospice Care

Several hospice agencies have reported erroneous claim denials under Medicare error code 17729. This issue is affecting claims related to…

August 30, 2024

Petria McKelvey Named One of Houston Business Journal's 2024 Most Admired CEOs

We are thrilled to announce that Petria McKelvey, CEO of Precision Medical Billing, has been honored as one of Houston…

July 18, 2024

PMB Honored with 2024 Emerging 10 Award

We are proud to announce that Precision Medical Billing, under the leadership of CEO Petria McKelvey, has been recognized as…

July 2, 2024

Home Health EVV Update/Reminder

Home health agencies are reminded of the policy concerning Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Home Phone Landline Requirements. Compliance with these…

July 2, 2024

Hospice Agency New Requirement

Effective June 3, 2024, a critical update will be implemented for hospice agencies regarding the enrollment status of certifying physicians.…

July 2, 2024

Home Health April 2024 IPR Available

The Final April 2024 Interim Performance Reports (IPRs) for home health agencies (HHAs) are now accessible through the Internet Quality…

June 19, 2024

Navigating Billing Challenges in 2024: Compliance and Coding in Home Health & Hospice Care

Welcome back to our series tailored for home health and hospice care agency owners. Building on our previous discussion about…

June 10, 2024

7 Reasons Your Hospice Agency Should Outsource Medical Billing

Managing your in-house medical billing may be costing more than you realize, compromising your agency’s efficiency. Outsourcing to a provider…

May 1, 2024

Billing Challenges in Home Health and Hospice Care in 2024: Navigating Value-Based Reimbursement and Audit Risks

Welcome to the first entry in our blog series focusing on overcoming billing challenges in home health and hospice care…

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