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Enhanced Hospice Oversight Program: New Hospices Under Review in Four States.Overview of Enhanced Hospice Oversight (Hospice PPEO) New hospices in four states are currently under enhanced oversight, as part of the Provisional Period of Enhanced Oversight...

Change Healthcare Cyber Security Incident: What You Need to Know.We are aware that many GreenpointMed, A SimiTree Company, revenue cycle management clients are experiencing disruptions due to a cybersecurity incident at Change Healthcare, the...

Home Health Agencies: Top Billing & Financial Mistakes to Avoid, as Highlighted by Home Health Care News featuring Lynn Labarta.Home Health Care News Sounds the Alarm: Common Financial Pitfalls Key Takeaways: A recent Home Health Care News article by Joyce Famakinwa, featuring industry expert...

FAQ Guide to New and Revised CCBHC Quality Measures.Revised certification criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) will require new and enhanced quality measure reporting in 2025, with data collection for...

Clinician Approach to OASIS-E: Mastering the Key to the New Discharge Function Score.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is sharpening its focus on patient functional abilities as a reimbursement factor in value-based care, and the experts at...

5 Common Pitfalls Leading to Home Health Agency Failure.?and SimiTree Recommendations Struggling with cash flow and keeping your home health agency doors open? You are not alone. Industry veteran Lynn Labarta, VP of Post-Acute RCM at...

Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions: 2023 A Year in Review.Healthcare deals in 2023 were shaped by rising costs, labor shortages, and evolving regulations. SimiTree offers a unique perspective on the healthcare M&A landscape, having...

New OIG Guidance Prompts Launch of J’non Griffin’s Weekly Compliance Report.SimiTree’s leading compliance expert J’non Griffin has launched a new weekly email report detailing important compliance guidance and updates for behavioral health providers.