ARTICLES & RESOURCES
The visit’s over, the patient’s home but the paperwork is just getting started. Your nurse finishes charting at 7:00 p.m. By morning, billing’s already waiting to move claims forward. Multiply that lag across every visit, and it adds up: slowing reimbursement, straining teams and risking compliance. This is where medical transcriptionists step in. They turn
What if your biggest compliance risk isn’t in the care you give, but in the orders you can’t track? Order management specialists convert orders into billable actions, keeping your team on track and your payments on time. When it’s weak, visits are postponed, claims get denied, audits are triggered and revenue suffers. An effective order
What if the most ignored part of your operations isn’t clinical but clerical? Medical billers protect your revenue at its most vulnerable point. They step in after coding, managing the claims that decide how much and how fast you get paid. But when billing is weak, things slip: denials pile up, follow-ups get pushed and
Running a home health care business feels like a relentless amount of work. The passion is there, the resources are there, but daily challenges stack up: staff shortages, rising operational costs, frequent compliance updates, all while providing your patients with high-quality care. It’s not about whether you’re doing enough, but about “Is doing everything still
LUPA can significantly impact home health agencies, especially with the unpredictability of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), LUPA rates increased from 10% to 25% during the pandemic, financially straining agencies. The good news? Outsourcing critical tasks like billing and coding can reduce your agency’s revenue
Denied claims are not just an administrative burden — they’re lost revenue. These claims are the money you have earned but haven’t had a chance to collect, and over time, they substantially drain your cash flow. Every resubmission costs between $25 and $117, and unresolved cases can lead to a 5% loss in net patient
Outsourcing is a hot topic among business owners today. But many worry it could affect company culture and job security for in-house teams. And with good reason. However, by exploring these fears and debunking misconceptions, we can reveal how strategic outsourcing benefits both the company and its employees. On this page Key Takeaways Outsourcing reallocates
As the home healthcare industry booms, agencies face the challenge of scaling quickly and cost-effectively. In the U.S., the market was valued at USD 142.9 billion in 2022, driven by 54 million adults over 65. To reduce costs, many agencies are turning to outsourcing, tapping global professionals to enhance services and save on expenses. Outsourcing
As home healthcare agencies strive to deliver exceptional, personalized care, outsourcing their services can be a tempting solution. It can free up internal resources, give you access to a pool of experts, and streamline operations. But many companies hesitate to take the plunge. This stems from a real concern: how can you get the highest
Cultural barriers can create obstacles in communication, leading to misunderstandings and inefficiencies. A diverse workforce can include differences in language, work ethics, and social norms. For instance, in some cultures, direct eye contact is a sign of confidence, while in others, it can be perceived as disrespectful. When it comes to outsourcing, it’s important to