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Home Health Agencies Face Financial Burden of Proposed CMS Payment Cut

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes a decrease in Medicare reimbursement for home health agencies by 4.2% CMS is proposing a requirement for agencies to submit OASIS data for all patients, regardless of payer, and not just for Medicare or Medicaid patients, beginning in 2025. Mandatory Telehealth Reporting.

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CMS 2023 Home Health Final Rule: What Agencies Need To Know

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The 2023 Home Health Final Payment Rule , which the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released in October, increases Medicare payments for home health agencies by 0.7%, or $125 million, compared to 2022. Starting in 2027, home health agencies will be required to submit OASIS data for all patients.

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2023 Healthcare Trends: Are You Ready?

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From the growth of home-based care and telehealth to regulation changes, post-acute care leaders need to be aware of this year’s industry trends. Home-based care is growing. Telehealth is increasing. With the growth of health services at home, a 2021 report from the U.S. Penalties rise to $1M.