Home health and hospice agencies get paid when physicians sign orders. Sometimes orders can go unsigned for weeks or months as physicians wait for results or because of inattention. These delays affect billing, and, to top it off, most payers do not allow retroactive, backdated,...
Managing operational and patient forms is one of the most time-consuming and tedious parts of operating a healthcare agency. But many of these essential forms are now available electronically, making it easier to manage records and comply with various rules and regulations. Ditching paper forms...
Most businesses work with numerous vendors. In fact, according to BeyondTrust, the average business works with 182 vendors every week. Keeping track of hundreds of vendors can be challenging, particularly if done manually. That’s why companies need to automate their vendor information. Automating new vendor information...
Healthcare is one of the many industries that is utilizing new technologies to speed up processes and make workers more efficient. The latest home health care mobile coordination tools help to improve patient care and streamline the workflow of healthcare professionals. However, not all healthcare organizations...
Data is vital to the success of businesses. It helps business owners and executives spot patterns, anticipate outcomes, and make informed decisions. In fact, according to a Deloitte survey of executives from 75-plus companies, more than 80% of respondents stated that data analytics supported their...
In any industry, accounts payable is an important function when it comes to running a business effectively. But many businesses still process paper invoices manually, which takes an unnecessary amount of time. AP automation can help agencies process their invoices and payments more effectively, freeing...
Many management teams of home health and hospice agencies operate a certain way because it’s how they’ve always done business. But maintaining the status quo could be costing their employees time and money. Measuring and reporting relevant data analytics can help managers run their agencies...
In order to deliver quality home health care and ensure patient safety, patient care teams need a way to quickly and efficiently communicate with one another, and each team member needs reliable access to updated patient documentation. Home health mobile coordination harnesses technology to maintain...
If the past few years have proven anything, it's that remote work isn't a passing trend. While the initial transition was driven largely by COVID-19, a remote or hybrid working model is only projected to grow in 2023. That shift toward a remote workforce is demanding...
Following a COVID-19-related slowdown in home health care audits, government agencies are starting to ramp up the process once again. More home health care providers are also experiencing inquiries from watch-dog agencies. These audits often catch companies by surprise, which helps the Department of Health...