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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

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Though the benefits are clear, many home health and hospice agencies struggle to optimize coordination. Increased scrutiny in hospices. Hospices should also be concerned about care coordination. 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. A high percentage in a target area may mean an increased risk of improper billing that your agency needs to investigate.