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08.08.2023

Changes are Coming to VBP – Don't Panic

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed a new rule that would make significant changes to the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program for home health agencies. While these changes may seem daunting, there are a few key things that agencies can do to prepare.

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08.07.2023

CMS Proposes Major Behavioral Health Medicare Changes to Improve Access to Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) might be making major behavioral health Medicare changes, which would expand access to behavioral health services. 

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08.03.2023

SimiTree Behavioral Health Welcomes J. Paul O’Haro as Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management

[August 3, 2023] Lauderdale Lakes, FL – SimiTree Behavioral Health is pleased to welcome J. Paul O’Haro, M.H.A., as Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management.

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08.03.2023

5 Ways Your Behavioral Health Organization Can Stop Claims from Getting Denied

Submitting clean insurance claims is a crucial part of effective revenue cycle management. Want to do more to prevent payer denials? These are five actions your behavioral health organization can take today to stop claims from getting denied.

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CMS Issues Final Rule for Hospice Payments in FY 2024

07.31.2023

CMS Issues Final Rule for Hospice Payments in FY 2024

Learn the key changes in the CMS Hospice Final Rule and what they mean for your agency in 2024. Get tips on how to navigate the changes and ensure that you are able to continue providing high-quality care to your hospice patients. 

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07.27.2023

4 Tips for Streamlining the Insurance Process that Every Behavioral Health Organization Needs to Know

For behavioral healthcare providers, efficient interactions with payers are essential components of successful revenue cycle management. From your initial contact with a new patient until the day you are paid for the services they received, these four tips can help you streamline the insurance process.

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07.27.2023

SimiTree Announces Promotions in Coding & OASIS Division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [July 24, 2023] Hamden, CT – SimiTree, a leading healthcare consulting firm, today announced two promotions in its Coding & OASIS Division.

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07.21.2023

CMS Releases July Interim Performance Reports for HHVBP

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the July Interim Performance Reports (IPRs) for the Home Health Value-Based Payment (HHVBP) program. These reports provide home health agencies with valuable data about their performance on quality measures, as well as their percentile rankings nationally.

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07.14.2023

2024 Home Health Proposed Rule: What Agencies Need to Know Q&A

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule for home health agencies (HHAs) that would go into effect on January 1, 2024.

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