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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Date of referral(More)
When completing M0104, Date of Referral, can we use the date of actual authorization from the Medicare Advantage plan rather than the date of referral from the inpatient facility or the MD office?


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 01:50:02 Filed Under: Industry News
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2011 ICD-9 Codes have been released(More)
Breaking news: CMS has released ICD-9 codes for 2011.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 01:49:51 Filed Under: Industry News
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Heat stroke in the elderly: signs, symptoms, prevention(More)
Elderly people are especially vulnerable to heat. Keep an eye on them when it's hot out (as it is now...)


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-31 03:16:41 Filed Under: Healthy Aging
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Transfer Assessments(More)
I went out on day 57 and completed by recertification. My patient was then hospitalized on day 59. What OASIS assessments need to be completed?


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 16:28:54 Filed Under: General
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CMS Notifies Contractors of New Pay Rates with Home Health Rural Add-on(More)
Contractors to Get Instructions Soon on Making Add-on Adjustment before Changes Can Be Implemented in Home Health Pricer Software, Agency Says


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 01:49:21 Filed Under: Industry News
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OASIS-C tip of the week: 48-Hour Rule(More)
What is the connection between M0102, M0104 and the Conditions of Participation regarding the 48-hour rule?


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 16:28:49 Filed Under: General
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HIPAA Privacy date clarification(More)
Some info from NAHC.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 01:49:12 Filed Under: Industry News
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Reminder of CAHPS Deadline(More)
The first CAHPS deadline is in June. Are you prepared?


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 01:49:08 Filed Under: Industry News
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Word of the Day: Durable Medical Equipment(More)
Todays word of the day is Durable Medical Equipment (DME)


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 16:28:45 Filed Under: General
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OASIS-C tip of the Week: falls risk assessment(More)
How do you answer M1910 in OASIS-C if your patient can't perform the TUG, Tinetti, or frontal reach exam?


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-26 17:27:15 Filed Under: Industry News
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What is ZPIC and how does it apply to home health care?(More)
What is ZPIC and how does it apply to home health care? Must I have dates with diagnoses on the plan of care? These questions are answered in this post.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-26 17:27:05 Filed Under: Industry News
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OASIS Q&A for April 2010 is now available!(More)
The much anticipated new OASIS Q&A is now available!


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-26 17:26:55 Filed Under: Industry News
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New Version of Medicare Website Now Available(More)
A newer, easier to use version of the Medicare website is now available.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-26 17:26:45 Filed Under: Industry News
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Surgical Wound Status(More)
This week's OASIS-C tip answers a question regarding surgical wound status.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 16:28:40 Filed Under: General
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Surgical Wound Status(More)
This week's OASIS-C tip answers a question regarding surgical wound status.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 16:28:37 Filed Under: General
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Rural Palliative Care Community Development Project – Now taking applications!(More)
Via stratis health.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:09:27 Filed Under: Industry News
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ACHC NOW Deemed Authority to Hospice Providers(More)
New from CMS.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:09:16 Filed Under: Industry News
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Assisted Living and M2010(More)
This week's OASIS-C tip focuses on M2010.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:08:44 Filed Under: General
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month(More)
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:08:38 Filed Under: General
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Dementia and Eating Disorders(More)
Dementia can cause eating disorders in elderly people. Here are a few strategies for making sure dementia patients get the right nutrition.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-31 03:09:04 Filed Under: Alzheimer's Disease
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3 online resources for home health professionals(More)
We're trying some crowdsourcing to find out what other resources home health care pros are using. In the meantime, here are three of ours.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:08:33 Filed Under: General
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Start of Care dates(More)
This week's OASIS C tip focuses on start of care dates.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:08:29 Filed Under: General
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5 Steps for Starting a Home Care Agency(More)
Tips for starting a home care agency.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:08:24 Filed Under: General
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Can the RN see the patient before the therapist when the patient is coming home from the hospital?(More)
This week's OASIS-C tip focuses on assessments and billable RN visits.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-29 03:08:20 Filed Under: General
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Highlights from a recent NGS meeting(More)
Info includes HHABN info and more.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 23:35:15 Filed Under: General
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week: Timeline for M2002(More)
This week's OASIS-C tip focuses on timelines for M2002.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 23:35:10 Filed Under: General
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Earn CEUs While You're Snowed in(More)
NGS has extended the availability for its Medicare University. You can earn up to 57 CEUs.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 23:35:05 Filed Under: General
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Craigslist Marketing Tips for Home Care(More)
Craigslist is a great marketing tool that home care agencies can use. You just have to know how.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 23:35:01 Filed Under: General
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RAC slowly creeping into home care(More)
Learn what RACs mean for home care providers.


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 23:34:56 Filed Under: General
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OASIS-C Tip of the Week(More)
This week's OASIS-C tip focuses on ADL/IADL items and more!


Submitted by: mnhomecare On: 2010-07-28 23:34:52 Filed Under: General