What the Home Health
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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Whole Health Index
Dr. Sam Ambewadikar returns to break down Anthem’s Whole Health Index (WHI)—a powerful tool that distills medical, social, environmental, and behavioral data into a single score (0–100) to identify members most at risk. By surfacing factors like transportation deserts, housing instability, or food insecurity, WHI enables Anthem care managers and advocates to proactively match members…
PCP Attribution Analysis
Dr. Sam Ambewadikar, RVP and Medical Director at Anthem National Accounts, joins Brent to unpack the power of primary care attribution analysis—a tool he helped pioneer to spotlight the clinical and financial impact of members not having an established PCP. Drawing from his background as a practicing pediatrician and claims analytics leader, Dr. Sam shares…
Sydney Health Demo
In this episode, Christina Firouztash, Executive Advisor of Digital Solutions at Anthem, gives a dynamic walkthrough of the Sydney Health app—Anthem’s flagship digital member experience. Christina showcases how Sydney delivers personalized, simple, and equitable navigation across benefits, including virtual care, pharmacy, financial transparency, and social services access. From contextual chatbots and ID card access to…
Pharmacy Part 1
In this episode, Brent chats with Katie Brennan, National Sales Director at CarelonRx, about making pharmacy benefits more accessible, consistent, and member-friendly. Katie spotlights Carelon new advanced home delivery model, which brings the pharmacy counter—and the pharmacist—into the member’s home. With fewer retail pharmacies offering extended hours and many patients lacking reliable transportation, CarelonRx is…
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Clinician Education and Value-Based Purchasing Take Center Stage in 2025 Home Health Final Rule
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…
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%…
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…
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…
Articles
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…
