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Clinician Education and Value-Based Purchasing Take Center Stage in 2025 Home Health Final Rule

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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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Just Thinking… About the Role of Critical Thinking in Cardiac Care With Dr. Minh Tran
July 14, 2025

As cardiovascular disease continues to rank as the leading cause of death globally, the importance of expert cardiac care has never been more evident. The American Heart Association reports that over 800,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year, and many rely on the fast, critical thinking of cardiac specialists to survive. In an…

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Icom’s IP Radios Fill Critical Gaps in Privacy, Range, and Cost for Commercial Fishermen
July 11, 2025

Hamvention 2025 served as a platform for exploring how advanced radio technologies are supporting specialized industries. Secure and far-reaching communication remains a critical need for the commercial fishing sector. Rick Waedekin, the President of Coast Marine Marketing and Icom’s West Coast Sales Rep, spoke with Harold Whittlesy of Satellite Technical Services about the growing…

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Icom Powers 3Y0K : Ham Radio’s Most Ambitious DXpedition to Remote Bouvet Island Part 1
July 11, 2025

Bouvet Island sits at the edge of the world. It is frozen, uninhabited, and almost impossible to access. Fewer people have set foot there than in space. That level of remoteness is exactly what makes it so valuable to amateur radio operators. The island ranks tenth on ClubLog’s list of Most Wanted DXCC entities,…

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The Hidden Key to Entrepreneurial Success: Build Momentum Through Personal Branding and Authentic Networking
July 10, 2025

What if the biggest pivot of your career started with a conversation?  In this episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham welcomes Fanny Dunagan, CEO and Content Strategist of PathLynks, LLC. Fanny shares her journey from high-pressure consulting in Singapore to founding her own media and branding company — and why learning to network…

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Clinician Education and Value-Based Purchasing Take Center Stage in 2025 Home Health Final Rule
November 14, 2024

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…

Read More
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%…

Read More
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…

Read More
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…

Read More
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MedPAC’s Miss on Reality of Home Health Financial Reality Results in Suggested Cut in 2025 Proposed Rule
July 24, 2024

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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