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Partners in Care Sues HHS Over Claims Denials

Hospice News

Partners in Care supplied OIG with the requested documents, amounting to thousands of pages, according to court documents. Mitchell Cox, that according to court documents identified “numerous flaws” in the OIG’s sampling and extrapolation methodology. The audit examined medical and billing records for 100 patients from Jan.

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Hospices Leverage Technology to Improve Patient, Employee Satisfaction, Reduce Turnover 

Hospice News

A frequent goal is reducing the amount of time spent on documentation. Though complete and accurate documentation is essential to regulatory compliance, patient safety and securing payment, the sheer amount of it is taxing for staff. Among the dissatisfiers is the encroachment of documentation into clinicians personal lives.

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Gift Ideas for Seniors: Thoughtful Presents That Promote Comfort and Well-being

Comfort Home Care

At Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, we understand that nothing is better than having their family around them, but presents touch the heart and improve daily living come in a close second. It’s a beautiful way for them to document their life stories and cherished moments while enhancing their mental well-being.

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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

Hospice Nurse Hero

Hospice documentation is tedious and time-consuming. I’ve outlined simple tips to help you master the fundamentals of hospice documentation. Do you spend hours documenting at home? Worse yet, do you find yourself frustrated when “corporate” only seems to care about timely documentation? Documentation is king!!

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Emerging Services Help Hospice Patients Reduce Anxiety About Pets’ Future

Hospice News

The documents associated with the pet placement plans are notarized, according to Diane McGill, founder and president of Pet Peace of Mind. A caregiver can certainly complete the form, but when you get to the notarized page, the patient will have to sign it and be present upon the notarization.”

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Investigating Medicare Hospice Overpayments

Hospice News

The leading cause of these payments were inaccurate or incomplete documentation. In cases where documentation is missing or insufficient, payments may be labeled as ‘unknown’ since their propriety cannot be determined.” One key consideration is CMS’ 60-day rule.

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Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Hospice Care

Hospice News

Documentation errors and a fragmented health system pose the greatest risks for adverse drug events among hospices. Adverse drug events (ADEs) present on a spectrum from discomfort to medical emergency, so the impacts can range widely,” Krout told Hospice News in an email.

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