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FAQ about the 2024 hospice proposed rule

At the end of March, CMS released the proposed payment rule for hospice providers for FY 2024. It includes a proposed update to hospice payments by 2.8%, which would increase hospice payments by $720 million (compared to the FY 2023 payments). In addition, there are important proposed updates to the HQRP, the hospice certification process, the HOPE tool, and more. In this new tip sheet, WellSky hospice regulatory expert Katherine Morrison, RN, MSN, CHPN, answers FAQs about the hospice proposed rule.
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Home Health Value-Based Purchasing: 8 steps to help build your competitive edge

The national expansion of Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) started its first performance year on January 1, 2023. To support your transition to the new model, we’ve teamed up with experts in home health operations, performance, and technology to help prepare agencies for HHVBP. Use this guide to help your agency succeed under this competitive home health payment structure.
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New MDS User Manual draft – What long-term care providers need to know

Watch our webinar to learn about the most important changes in this version of the MDS User Manual and what your long-term care facility should do now before the MDS Item Sets take effect on October 1.
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Understanding and improving your Hospice Care Index score

Join one of the most well-known home health and hospice consultants — Beth Noyce, RN, BSJMC, HCS-C, BCHH-C, COQS — for an educational webinar on HCI indicators and learn tips to help your hospice agency improve its score.
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WellSky® Submits Comment Letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regarding Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability Proposed Rule

June 20, 2023 Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., M.P.P. National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: RIN 0955–AA03 Mary…
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WellSky CareInsights™ analytics report: Improving home health outcomes using predictive analytics

Download this new report to learn how home healthcare providers decreased rehospitalization rates and improved care efficiency using WellSky CareInsights for Home Health.
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WellSky® Submits Comment Letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regarding Proposed Long-Term Care Hospital Payment Rule

June 9, 2023 The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1785-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244–8013 Re: Fiscal Year (FY)…
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New Report From WellSky® Shows Use of Predictive Analytics Improves Clinical Outcomes, Leads to More Efficient Care

Home healthcare agencies utilizing WellSky CareInsights™ for Home Health experienced lower rehospitalization rates and fewer visits year over year OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — June 6, 2023 — WellSky, a leading health and community care technology…
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FAQ from the webinar: Understanding and improving Hospice Star Ratings

CMS began publicly reporting Hospice Star Ratings on Care Compare in August 2022. Unfortunately, some agencies were surprised when their ratings didn't reflect positively on their hospice work. Though consumers are familiar with star ratings generally, Hospice Star Ratings work a little differently, grading on a curve. In a new tip sheet, home health and hospice consultant, Beth Noyce, RN, BSJMC, HCS-C, BCHH-C, COQS, answers frequently asked questions about Hospice Star Ratings.
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