Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There’s a new opportunity for occupational therapists practicing in home health settings. OTs working in home health can initiate the start of care in more situations beginning in 2022 under changes to the Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs). OTs Can Conduct Medicare Initial Assessment.

Medicare 97

Medicare Therapist Medicaid Communication 97

Prosper Health Collective

MAY 30, 2023

A lack of mutual understanding and effective communication is often the source of problems in a relationship. The Gottman Approach emphasises the therapist facilitating improved connection and communication between couples. It is important to note that couples counselling is, unfortunately, not covered by Medicare.

Counseling 98

Counseling Therapist Medicare Interviewing 98

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Patient perception of communication and team discussion are two of those five elements. Assessing communication and collaboration. Increased scrutiny in hospices.

Hospice 52

Hospice Communication Patient Safety Clinic 52

Relias

DECEMBER 13, 2021

An unintended, but positive offshoot of the pandemic is that the crisis highlighted home health’s “very quick and successful adjustments” and “versatility” to serve COVID-19 patients and millions of others served under Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration, and other services. Setting up caregiver mentorship programs.

Home Care 52

Home Care Healthcare Medicare Medicaid 52