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The 2025 Home Health Final Rule introduces a range of regulatory updates to improve transparency, elevate patient care standards, and stabilize financial practices within the home health sector. With these updates taking effect, home health agencies must adapt quickly, especially as CMS focuses on value-based care and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). According to…
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Enhancing Patient-Centered Home Health Care Through Proactive Communication and Data Sharing
As the healthcare industry increasingly shifts toward value-based care, seamless transitions between hospitals and home health care agencies are more crucial than ever. Effective communication during the discharge process can reduce hospital readmissions, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall system efficiency. According to a recent study, poor coordination during hospital discharge contributes to 27%…
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What Actually is AI, How Far it’s Come, and How it’s Changing the Home Health Industry
As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with clinician burnout and increasing demands, AI is emerging as a transformative force in home healthcare. With advancements in generative AI and automation, companies are leveraging technology to streamline processes like OASIS documentation, reducing the time burden on clinicians and improving overall care quality. This shift is…
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How Admission and Consent Documentation Impacts Timely Initiation of Home Care Services
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the timely initiation of home care services is more crucial than ever. With a growing emphasis on patient-centered care and the shift towards home health, streamlining administrative processes like admission and consent documentation has become essential. Inefficiencies in these processes can lead to delays in care, affecting patient…
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MedPAC’s Miss on Reality of Home Health Financial Reality Results in Suggested Cut in 2025 Proposed Rule
The March 2024 MedPAC report recommending a 7% payment reduction for home health agencies in 2025 has sparked significant concern within the industry. Why is this recommendation being met with such resistance, and what does the financial reality of home health agencies look like in contrast to these federal suggestions? Are the MedPAC recommendations…
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Baker Tilly Bridges Cultures and Markets to Power U.S.–China Business Growth
Baker Tilly’s U.S.–based China practice supports Chinese enterprises operating in the United States as well as U.S. companies with Chinese-heritage leadership. Team members such as Beverly Bian, Terry Dickens, and Lucy Ni work with clients ranging from early-stage ventures to major multinational organizations navigating cross-border growth. The practice distinguishes itself through its bilingual capabilities…
Empowering Excellence: How Rick Ward Elevates Southwest Construction Services
In an industry where timelines tighten and jobsite complexities grow by the day, quality assurance has become one of construction’s most defining—and differentiating—disciplines. At its core, QA isn’t just about correcting mistakes; it’s about building systems and people capable of preventing them in the first place. This is especially true in specialized sectors…
Empowering Teams Through a Modern Training Culture
Training may be the backbone of any skilled trade, but in waterproofing—where mistakes can compromise entire structures—it becomes a defining competitive advantage. At Southwest Construction Services, the evolution of training reflects a larger industry shift: seasoned crews now rely less on formal classroom sessions and more on hyper-focused, on-site guidance tailored to the…
Ensuring Excellence: How Quality Assurance Shapes Every Successful Project
In an era of rising climate volatility and tighter construction tolerances, waterproofing has quietly become one of the most consequential guardians of a building’s long-term health. Too often, the industry treats it as an afterthought—something buried behind walls, beneath slabs, or under layers of finish—but the truth is that its success or failure can…
