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Medicare to Issue New Cards Following Data Breach Affecting Over 900,000 Beneficiaries
October 15, 2024 – In response to a recent data breach that exposed sensitive information of approximately 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin issuing new Medicare cards with updated Medicare Beneficiary...
Governor Ralph Northam address to nursing home and long-term care staff
Leadership from the Governor of Virginia, addressing the challenges that nursing homes and home and community based providers are facing during the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krYYV1NeCbU&feature=share
What Home Health Providers Need to Know About the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package
https://homehealthcarenews.com/2020/03/what-home-health-providers-need-to-know-about-the-2-trillion-coronavirus-relief-package/
“Light Shines in the Darkness” message from Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, and introducing Sonia Irvin, Director of Mennonite Home Health
https://mailchi.mp/94a74f03749d/gd98n8vyhk-3986053?e=6eb74f6ecc
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio announces Partnership with Brethren Retirement Community
https://mhcoliving.org/mhco-announces-partnership-with-brethren-retirement-community/
Nonprofit CEOs: Partnerships, Community-Based Services are Keys to Success
https://seniorshousingbusiness.com/nonprofit-ceos-partnerships-community-based-services-are-keys-to-success/
PDGM 101: Advice for Small-Scale Home Health Agencies
https://homehealthcarenews.com/2019/10/pdgm-101-advice-for-small-scale-home-health-agencies/
CMS’ MLN Matters: Home Health (HH) Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) – Revised and Additional Manual Instructions
Home Health (HH) Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) - Revised and Additional Manual Instructions A new MLN Matters Article MM11395 on Home Health (HH) Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) - Revised and Additional Manual Instructions is available. Learn about the...
PDGM white paper available from Home Health Care News
The Home Health Care News white paper includes: Quality, satisfaction, and revenue cycle considerations for therapy under PDGM How therapy partnerships and collaborations can position agencies for success under PDGM One agency’s approach to therapy as it transitions...
HHS Secretary “We Want We Want to Go Further” with Medicare Advantage In-Home Benefits
https://homehealthcarenews.com/2019/07/hhs-secretary-we-want-to-go-further-with-medicare-advantage-in-home-benefits/
Newsletters
August 2024 Newsletter
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its final 2025 hospice rule, featuring a 2.9% increase in per diem payments, resulting in an estimated $790 million rise in total hospice payments compared to FY 2024. The finalized hospice cap...
July 2024 Newsletter
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposal to implement a more than 4% cut to home health Medicare payments in 2025. CMS projects that Medicare payments to home health agencies will drop by 1.7% overall in the calendar year 2025....
June 2024 Newsletter
Effective June 3, 2024, all Hospice certifying physicians and attending physicians must be registered in the PECOS system. What is PECOS? PECOS, which stands for the Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System, is an online database used by the Centers for...
May 2024 Newsletter
LeadingAge Pennsylvania: May 7th - 9th Earlier this month we had opportunity to attend the Leading Age PA Annual Meeting in Pocono Manor. From insightful sessions to meaningful conversations, every moment was a testament to our shared commitment to senior care...
April 2024 Newsletter
New Hospice Proposed Rule 2025 The U.S Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalizes a 2.6% Hospice Payment Increase for 2025. This increase in payments will equate to about $705 million in payments from FY 2024. The proposal is a likely signal that CMS...
March 2024 Newsletter
Spring Time is Almost Here! The end of the first day of daylight saving ushers a sense of renewal as we adjust our clocks forward! The transition may bring a slight disruption to our sleep patterns, but it also signals the onset of brighter evenings and the...
February 2024 Newsletter
Happy Leap Day From Senior Options! The excitement of the New Year continues to fuel us as we embrace the growth it has already brought to February! Don't stress about the upcoming events of the year! Instead, take a moment to bask in these extra 24 hours, and let...
January 2024 Newsletter
Happy New Year From Senior Options! As we step into the new year, we are filled with anticipation for the incredible journey ahead! We wish you a very successful and prosperous year, and as you follow through on those New Years Resolutions, consider adding Senior...
December 2023 Newsletter
Celebrating the Holidays with Senior Options! We wish you a very Happy Hanukkah We extend our warmest wishes to you and your families this year. May this Hanukkah season be filled with peace, joy, and prosperity.
Senior Options Partner News: July 2020
Senior Options Congratulations Westminster Canterbury at Home in Richmond 5-Star Quality Rated, the future of healthcare in the home and more. Learn more in the July 2020 edition of the Senior Options Partner News....
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