1. SIM Final Rule Post

    CMS Issues Final Rule For Home Health.CMS issues final rule for home health In a move many home health providers are viewing as more treat than a trick, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the...

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  2. SIM Employee Spotlight Apryl

    QA manager brings a down-to-earth approach clients, clinicians and coders find refreshing.With more than 20 years of experience in home health, Apryl Swafford knows the most complicated ins and outs of the business, the complexities of frequently changing regulations...

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  3. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency renewed.The nation’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has been extended through the remainder of 2022 and into January 2023, and COVID-19 waivers and flexibilities will remain intact for...

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  4. Too small to outsource? Agencies reconsider as margins tighten.Too small to outsource? Agencies reconsider as margins tighten For small home health agency owners battling rising labor and supply costs against a backlog of claims waiting to be...

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    How to choose the right outsourcing partner.There’s no disputing the cost savings home health and hospice organizations see when they outsource billing services, coding and OASIS review, or full revenue cycle management...

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  6. Oasis no white

    Q4 training should focus on OASIS E for key reimbursement impact.Home health agencies should prioritize fourth quarter training on understanding important OASIS changes that will pay off in 2023 and beyond, SimiTree consultants say. A complex new...

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  7. 4 Common Reasons for HIT Claim Denials.Billing for Medicare’s new Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) benefit is becoming easier for providers who regularly submit claims, but SimiTree’s revenue cycle experts say a few...

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  8. F2F Telehealth Blog

    CMS clarifies timeline for phasing out F2F telehealth allowances.Corrected guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may clear up confusion among home health and hospice providers regarding the continuing use of...

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