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    CMS Expanded HHVBP Model: April 2023 PIPR Available in iQIES.The April 2023 Pre-Implementation Performance Report (PIPR) is available to download from the Internet Quality Improvement Evaluation System (iQIES). Instructions on how to access...

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  2. Overcome Common Problems with Hospice Admission Growth Strategies

    How to increase my home care, home health, and hospice admissions quickly: Be great at hospice sales today.During the admissions process for home health, hospice, and home care agencies, there are several common problems that can make it difficult to close deals and get to...

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    Hospice Proposed Final Rule: Hospices to see payment increase in October.The proposed FY 2024 hospice payment rate update by CMS will likely significantly impact hospice agencies. As per the proposal, hospice payment rates will increase by 2.8% for...

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  4. Get the Full Picture with SimiTree's PDGM Analysis

    Maximizing Revenue and Growth: 3 Reasons your Home Health Agency needs SimiTree’s PDGM Analysis.As we move further into 2023, it’s becoming increasingly important for home health agencies to stay on top of changes in the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and adjust...

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    Consultant Spotlight: Meet Pam Wandrie, Coding and OASIS QA Specialist.For this Consultant Spotlight, we sat down with a member of SimiTree’s Coding and OASIS QA Specialist team. Pam Wandrie, M.A.CCC-SLP, HCS-D, HCS-O, is passionate about ensuring...

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  6. 3 Ways EHR Technology is Changing Home Health and Hospice

    3 Ways EHR Technology is Changing Home Health, Hospice, and Behavioral Health Organizations.The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation due to the adoption of Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology, with home health, hospice, and behavioral health...

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    Why Behavioral Health Staff Leave and How to Keep Them.Behavioral health staffing remains an ongoing challenge for substance use and mental health facilities and organizations of every size. The struggle to keep top talent might feel...

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    What is the purpose of QAPI?.What are the 4 elements of QAPI? Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) is a vital aspect of the healthcare industry. It is a process that aims to improve the quality of...

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