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More than 75% of agencies under the Review Choice Demonstration choose Pre Claim Review (PCR). Medical necessity was one of those things that we never really had to think much about under PCR.  It was the one thing that Palmetto wasn’t focused on during their reviews…Well…now that RCD has been extended another 5 years, there is a renewed focus on the it by Palmetto. So, are your PCR submissions ready for the increased scrutiny? This session will cover the basics of Medical Necessity under the Medicare benefit and we will learn what Palmetto is looking for and how to provide the information needed to get those quick affirmations.  All this while using what you already have in your charts and without spending more time on the overall process.  Discussion will include the “ new” wound care and Hand-Off requirements. Medical necessity…it’s baaack!   Speakers/Course Authors - Kim Wilkerson Read more

More than 75% of agencies under the Review Choice Demonstration choose Pre Claim Review (PCR). Medical necessity was one of those things that we never really had to think much about under PCR.  It was the one thing that Palmetto wasn’t focused on during their reviews…Well…now that RCD has been extended another 5 years, there is a renewed focus on the it by Palmetto. So, are your PCR submissions ready for the increased scrutiny? This session will cover the basics of Medical Necessity under the Medicare benefit and we will learn what Palmetto is looking for and how to provide the information needed to get those quick affirmations.  All this while using what you already have in your charts and without spending more time on the overall process.  Discussion will include the “ new” wound care and Hand-Off requirements. Medical necessity…it’s baaack!   Speakers/Course Authors - Kim Wilkerson Read more

The Medicare Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) has introduced several compliance tools, yet Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) audits often reveal shortcomings in RCD implementation. By integrating RCD best practices with UPIC findings, agencies can pinpoint areas for optimizing clinical documentation and deliver cost-effective care. This approach aims to yield positive outcomes in the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) program while minimizing financial disruptions from UPIC or other payer reviews. It encompasses both agency record generation processes and care management principles. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your agency's compliance efforts and drive excellence in home health care. Speakers/Course Authors - Joe Osentoski Read more

Join us for an insightful workshop led by Palmetto GBA representatives, where we’ll delve into various updates on Medicare home health programs. Explore changes in the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD), along with program trends and selection statistics. Gain valuable insights into recent billing requirement modifications, including new telehealth G codes and Notice of Admission (NOA) mandates. Discover common investigation triggers and provider concerns, as well as key denial reasons and non-affirmation issues. Don’t miss this chance to stay informed and address your RCD queries firsthand.   Speakers/Course Authors - Michael Bibbins & Elizabeth Brogdon Read more

Executives from Concierge Homecare, Gaffey Nursing Services, HealthRev Partners and Forcura explored how home health agencies who modified processes to be compliant with Review Choice Demonstration also benefitted operationally, financially and clinically across all their service lines. Course Instructor: Kim Gaffey, Linda Murphy, Stephanie Henchey, Michelle Mullins, Kate Warnock Read more

With the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), your charts are subject to increased scrutiny as it relates to accurate coding and medical necessity. Is your coding as accurate as it needs to be? In this intermediate-level ICD-10 coding workshop, we will work common home health scenarios, discuss guidance and conventions for accurate coding, and review new Medicare guidelines and OASIS updates.  This two-day, interactive workshop will enable your agency to thrive in the new world of the PDGM, as well as the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD).  Attendees will need the 2022 ICD-10 coding manual. Course Instructor - Apryl Swafford, RN, BSN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-H Read more