LUPAs get trickier under latest PDGM recalibration, tighter reimbursement.Managing lower utilization payment adjustments, or LUPAs, is always tricky business for home health agencies, and SimiTree financial experts say the stakes will be even higher for...

Gamechangers: 5 strategies for a stronger 2023.In the bid to shore up tighter margins, most home health and hospice organizations tend to focus on the same tired performance aspects to do more with less: squeezing schedules and...

Start the new year with a cash infusion.Does your home health agency or hospice have a backlog of unpaid claims with missing or improper documentation? Aging claims in Accounts Receivable are the bane of home health and...

Meet the man whose team leads the nation in preparation of Medicare cost reports for home health.Any of the experts at SimiTree will tell you there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for our clients. In fact, we’ve built our business on tailoring solutions to meet varying...

Find your voice in the 2023 market with the right data and branding.Brands are for blue jeans, cars, and phones, not home health or hospice care. That’s a common misconception in the industry, according to the growth experts at SimiTree, and it...

Launching a New Service Line in 2023?.Consultants outline considerations for 4 new home health service lines With prospects for next year’s margins growing tighter, home health providers are looking for ways to boost...

Tips for going to market in 2023.Looking to sell a healthcare agency next year? Every transaction begins with detailed look at value, risk, and potential, according to SimiTree Associate Principal Mark...

Lean times: A look at Medicare’s 0.7% rate hike.Consultants offer 7 strategies to help counter uncertainty A sliver of an increase may be preferable to a decrease, but the consensus among home health stakeholders is that...