DecisionHealth Home Care Matters

DecisionHealth Home Care Matters DecisionHealth, an HCPro brand, serves home health agencies, coders & administrative professionals. DecisionHealth, an HCPro, LLC.

brand, is the industry’s leading source for home health agencies and medical practice facilities to receive the latest news, analysis, and regulatory guidance on Medicare coding and reimbursement, benchmarks, payments, and HIPAA compliance through its flagship publications, as well as a wide selection of coding books, educational events, and online tools.

🍌 From our AHCC family to yours!Advisory Board member Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O is sharing her family'...
12/24/2025

🍌 From our AHCC family to yours!

Advisory Board member Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O is sharing her family's favorite holiday treat—her beloved banana bread recipe.

Perfect for cozy winter mornings. ❄️❤️

Hospice Quality Measures Are Changing in 2027!Get ahead with our FREE fact sheet https://hubs.la/Q03YGKT_0 outlining the...
12/23/2025

Hospice Quality Measures Are Changing in 2027!

Get ahead with our FREE fact sheet https://hubs.la/Q03YGKT_0 outlining the first-ever HOPE-based quality measures starting in November 2027. Learn how timely follow-ups on pain and non-pain symptom impacts will be tracked—and what exclusions apply.

Whether you're a hospice leader or clinician, this tool helps you prepare for the new Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) requirements.

✅ Understand the two-day follow-up window
✅ Know who can perform the follow-up visits
✅ See key exclusions to plan your workflow

Don't miss out — download your FREE fact sheet now https://hubs.la/Q03YGKg60 stay compliant while delivering the best patient care!

Take some time for yourself this holiday season and sign up for a free trial of the Home Health Coding Center. https://h...
12/22/2025

Take some time for yourself this holiday season and sign up for a free trial of the Home Health Coding Center. https://hubs.la/Q03YFqD00 See for yourself how this tool helps you code faster, more accurately, and stay compliant with real-time updates.

12/19/2025

Looking to check "earn my credential" off your professional wish list this season? 🎁

The AHCC Candidate Handbook breaks down everything you need to know about the HCS-D, HCS-H, and HCS-O exams—perfect for cozy study sessions and year-end planning.

📘 Grab your free download and start the season strong! https://hubs.la/Q03X_nqb0

Avoid Denials. Protect Your Revenue.Join expert consultant Joe Osentoski as he reveals 50 must-know strategies to keep y...
12/18/2025

Avoid Denials. Protect Your Revenue.

Join expert consultant Joe Osentoski as he reveals 50 must-know strategies to keep your payments secure during medical review. https://hubs.la/Q03X_qvt0

✔ Reduce claim and RCD denials
✔ Strengthen documentation
✔ Prevent costly mistakes
✔ Understand how charting impacts predictive analytics & AI

The best appeal is the one you never have to write.

👉 Join Joe at the Home Care Leadership Summit, May 19–21 in Orlando, Florida, to dive even deeper.

On-Demand Home Health Training:Stay current with expert-led sessions on regulatory updates, F2F, OASIS, HHVBP, HOPE, cod...
12/16/2025

On-Demand Home Health Training:
Stay current with expert-led sessions on regulatory updates, F2F, OASIS, HHVBP, HOPE, coding, and more. https://hubs.la/Q03X_87M0 Ensure compliance, quality care, and full reimbursement—anytime, at your pace.

Happening 12/15! Free Webinar: Medical Necessity at RecertificationWe're hosting a free 30-minute AHCC Talk session with...
12/12/2025

Happening 12/15! Free Webinar: Medical Necessity at Recertification

We're hosting a free 30-minute AHCC Talk session with Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O—don't miss expert insights on medical necessity at recertification. Join live on 12/15 at 1 p.m. EST or watch on-demand later.

👉 Save your spot: https://hubs.la/Q03X6tfZ0

Catch up on earlier episodes here:
🌐 AHCC Website https://hubs.la/Q03X6rW_0
▶️ YouTube https://hubs.la/Q03X6v4k0
🎧 Spotify https://hubs.la/Q03X6tzt0

12/12/2025

Looking to check "earn my credential" off your professional wish list this season? 🎁

The AHCC Candidate Handbook breaks down everything you need to know about the HCS-D, HCS-H, and HCS-O exams—perfect for cozy study sessions and year-end planning.

📘 Grab your free download and start the season strong! https://hubs.la/Q03X_nB70

Learn the top medical necessity denial reason codes affecting Home Health — and how to avoid them. https://hubs.la/Q03X7...
12/11/2025

Learn the top medical necessity denial reason codes affecting Home Health — and how to avoid them. https://hubs.la/Q03X7Z1s0 April Swafford breaks down why therapy and nursing services are getting flagged, what auditors look for, and the documentation pitfalls that lead to denials.

If your documentation isn't clearly supporting medical necessity, your claims are at risk. Get quick tips to strengthen your notes and protect your agency.

Turn Operational Challenges into Strategic Wins!Join us at the Home Care Leadership Summit for sessions packed with real...
12/10/2025

Turn Operational Challenges into Strategic Wins!

Join us at the Home Care Leadership Summit for sessions packed with real tools, real strategies, and real results. https://hubs.la/Q03Xy-W30

💰 Pricing Metrics with Jeff Wiberg — Pricing Model Calculator
📅 Scheduling Advantage with Andrew Dobson — Desired Hours Report
📈 Revenue + Cost Optimization with Angela Huff — KPI Checklist
🛡️ Prevent Payment Losses with Joe Osentoski — QA Checklists + EMR Samples

Your roadmap to efficiency, profitability, and growth starts here.

Facing Challenges with HOPE's Symptom Follow-Up Visit?The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool has been i...
12/09/2025

Facing Challenges with HOPE's Symptom Follow-Up Visit?

The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool has been in effect since October 1, but many agencies are still navigating growing pains—especially around the Symptom Follow-up Visit (SFV).

This FREE article breaks down:
✅ What the SFV involves and why it matters
✅ How to assess symptom impact correctly
✅ When and how to complete the required follow-up visits
✅ Tips to manage documentation and scheduling challenges
✅ Common software hiccups and how to avoid them

With HOPE results expected to impact quality reporting as early as late 2027, now is the time to get informed and stay ahead.

Download the full article for FREE https://bit.ly/48DGX71 and get the insights you need to navigate HOPE smoothly!

Join us Dec. 9, 1:00–2:00 PM EST for a live demo of the Home Health Coding Center. https://hubs.la/Q03X5LzS0 Discover ho...
12/08/2025

Join us Dec. 9, 1:00–2:00 PM EST for a live demo of the Home Health Coding Center. https://hubs.la/Q03X5LzS0 Discover how to code faster, avoid costly mistakes, and streamline your workflow with real-time guidance and expert insights!

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