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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

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While the plan of care is always the number one area for citations, care coordination consistently ranks right up there,” said SimiTree Compliance Senior Manager Sheila Salisbury-Sizemore. At a minimum, each patient’s medical record should reflect care team coordination at the following time points: Start of care.

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Understanding the PEPPER Can Reduce Home Health and Skilled Nursing Audit Risks

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The PEPPER gives your organization a snapshot of your case mix, coding, and billing practices and compares you to other providers in the nation, Medicare Administrative Contractor jurisdiction, and state. The report is available for the following facilities: Skilled nursing facilities. Home health agencies. Average case mix.