by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 5, 2025 | Home Health
Emergency Preparedness for Home Health Emergencies can strike without warning natural disasters, power outages, pandemics, or severe weather events all pose serious risks to home health patients and staff. That’s why an effective Emergency Preparedness Plan... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 30, 2025 | Home Health
Navigating Home Health Targeted Probe and Education (TPE) Staying compliant with Medicare billing guidelines is essential. One of the tools CMS uses to ensure accuracy and reduce improper payments is the Targeted Probe and Education (TPE) program, a medical... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 23, 2025 | Home Health
The Importance of Proper Orientation in Home Health Care Home health care is unique. Care is delivered in the patient’s personal space, where clinicians must adapt quickly while upholding high standards of safety, compliance, and compassion. A critical first... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 16, 2025 | Home Health
Understanding Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) in Home Health For home health agencies, accurate billing is critical, especially when Medicare is not the primary payor. Understanding Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) rules ensures compliance and reduces the risk of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 9, 2025 | Home Health
Home Health Proposed Final Rule CY 2026 CMS issued the proposed home health rule (for Calendar Year 2026) which includes a proposed 6.4% reduction in home health payments—let’s review what you need to know… CY 2026 Home Health Payment Update (Proposed)... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 2, 2025 | Home Health
Mandatory “All-Payer” OASIS Changes Effective 7/1/25 As of July 1, 2025, every qualified home health patient—regardless of payer—must have a complete OASIS assessment reported. Exclusions remain unchanged. This update represents a shift toward more inclusive...