The Home Health Consultant

The Home Health Consultant Home Health & Hospice Nationwide Medicare Compliance Consulting

(Formerly Smart Business Solutions) Formerly Smart Business Solutions

03/24/2026

Thank you to all the agencies who joined us for our “Avoid Shutdown in 2026” event.

We had a great time discussing compliance, applications, surveys, and how agencies can stay prepared in today’s evolving regulatory landscape.

⭐ Stay tuned for more educational events coming soon.

🚨 OASIS-E2 Update for Home Health AgenciesBeginning April 1, 2026, CMS will implement OASIS-E2 with targeted revisions t...
03/24/2026

🚨 OASIS-E2 Update for Home Health Agencies

Beginning April 1, 2026, CMS will implement OASIS-E2 with targeted revisions to improve accuracy, cross-setting alignment, and quality reporting.

Key changes include:

✔ New Patient S*x item (A0810) replacing Gender
✔ Updated Transportation item (A1255) with more detailed tracking
✔ Expanded Hearing, Vision & Language assessments at Resumption of Care (ROC)
✔ Removal of certain items to reduce documentation burden
✔ Applies to ALL patients regardless of payer

⚠️ Even minor revisions require workflow updates and staff training.

Agencies should review guidance, update protocols, and coordinate with software vendors now to ensure a smooth transition.

📅 Effective: April 1, 2026

Stay prepared… compliance starts with readiness.

💬 Have questions about compliance or survey readiness?
Request a free strategy call with our team.
👉 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call

Prefer to talk now? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

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03/23/2026

Survey deficiencies happen… but should you fight them?

Not every deficiency is worth disputing, and arguing the wrong one can actually make things worse.

📖 Read our article on how to evaluate survey deficiencies before the full podcast drops this Thursday.
🔗 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/blog/when-to-dispute-deficiency-home-health-hospice

Request a free strategy call and we’ll help you identify potential risks before surveyors do.
📅 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call

Prefer to talk now? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

🚨 ABN Update for Medicare ProvidersCMS has released an updated Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), Form CMS...
03/19/2026

🚨 ABN Update for Medicare Providers

CMS has released an updated Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), Form CMS-R-131.

✔ The new form is effective immediately
✔ The previous (expired) version may be used temporarily
✔ Mandatory transition deadline: May 12, 2026
✔ New form expires March 31, 2029

The ABN is issued to Original Medicare (FFS) beneficiaries when a service is expected to be denied, allowing providers to transfer potential financial liability to the patient.

⚠️ Providers must begin using the approved version no later than May 12, 2026.

Stay compliant & update your forms before the deadline.

📞 Request a free strategy call with our team to review your compliance approach.
👉 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call

Prefer to talk now? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

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03/19/2026

🚨 New episode is live 🚨
Why do insulin injection cases get denied so often?

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down:
✔️ Medical necessity requirements
✔️ Caregiver availability documentation
✔️ The role of social workers can play in high-risk cases
✔️ Why “forever patients” raise red flags

Watch the full episode now on YouTube 🎥 https://youtu.be/2uvgOr6rgtM

**Never take medical advice from social media short clips. Every patient case is different. Check with your clinical team, including your DPCS and Social Worker to see if this strategy is appropriate for your agency and this patient.

Our team works with agencies nationwide.
Request a free strategy call 👉 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call

Prefer to talk now? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

High-visit insulin patients don’t qualify on insulin alone, they qualify when you clearly show WHY they can’t self-admin...
03/18/2026

High-visit insulin patients don’t qualify on insulin alone, they qualify when you clearly show WHY they can’t self-administer.

That’s where your social worker plays a critical role. MSWs uncover the psychosocial, cognitive, and support-system barriers that justify medical necessity and support your skilled intervention.

📖 See what your MSW should be documenting → https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/blog/social-workers-medical-necessity-insulin-patients-home-health

🔎 Not sure if your agency is fully survey-ready?
Schedule a free strategy call with our team and let’s review your compliance approach.
👉 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call

Prefer to talk now? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

03/17/2026

Is your agency’s HR file survey-ready?

Next quarter in our Admin Compliance Program, we’re focusing on HR compliance and how to properly structure a compliant HR file.

In the upcoming quarterly meetings, we’ll cover:
✔ Required HR documentation
✔ How to organize HR files correctly
✔ Common compliance mistakes agencies make

📅 Make sure to schedule your quarterly meeting so your team stays compliant and prepared.

⚠️ Request a free strategy call with our team to review your compliance approach.
👉 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call
Prefer to talk? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

03/16/2026

⏰ TODAY (3/16/26) is the deadline for CA ALIRTS submissions.

If you haven’t submitted your report yet, send it in ASAP to be considered on time.

✔ Compliance Program clients: We’ve submitted reports for agencies who provided the required info and sent confirmations via email
✔ If you’re on the Compliance program and have not received your submission confirmation, but would like us to submit, please contact our office immediately.
✔ If you’re late — don’t panic. There are no penalties, but you should still submit as soon as possible to avoid survey deficiencies.

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03/12/2026

Home health agencies: don’t miss this deadline.

If you don’t submit your HHCAHPS exemption by March 31, your agency could face a 2–4% Medicare payment reduction for an entire year.

Here’s what you can do:
✔ File your HHCAHPS exemption
✔ Or sign up with an HHCAHPS vendor
✔ Compliance Program clients: schedule your quarterly meeting ASAP if you haven’t yet

We’re also sharing a full article explaining HHCAHPS, the exemption process, and how to file so you can avoid unnecessary payment deductions.

⏰ Deadline: March 31

03/12/2026

The full breakdown is here!
Our co-founder Mariam Treystman walks through all the required hospice contracts surveyors look for: from DME to SNF partnerships & why each one matters for safe patient care and survey success.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube!
▶️ https://youtu.be/f64XTTn7ESc

This episode is a must-watch for hospice owners, administrators, and compliance teams.

Request a free strategy call and we’ll help you identify potential risks before surveyors do.
📅 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call
Prefer to talk now? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

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