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One missed visit, a delayed note or an unresolved cancellation can leave a patient below the assigned LUPA threshold and change a full payment period to per-visit reimbursement. Preventing LUPA in home health depends on how your agency manages the process from intake through billing. Key Takeaways Many preventable LUPA cases happen because intake, clinical,
One missed visit, a delayed note or an unresolved cancellation can leave a patient below the assigned LUPA threshold and change a full payment period to per-visit reimbursement. Preventing LUPA in home health depends on how your agency manages the process from intake through billing. Key Takeaways Many preventable LUPA cases happen because intake, clinical,
Replacing the wrong virtual assistant costs between 50% and 200% of their annual salary, according to SHRM. Most business owners only find that out after the fact. This guide breaks down how to evaluate your VA options, find the right fit and stop paying for the wrong one. Key Takeaways The cost of a wrong
Getting an additional documentation request or ADR notice can feel like an audit threat, but it’s not. An ADR is a documentation request, and how your team responds in the next 45 days determines whether you get paid. This guide breaks down what ADRs are, what triggers them and how to build a response process
A 2024 CMS report showed that 51.4% of improper payments in home health services trace back to insufficient documentation. Most agencies fix the wrong end of the problem. They pressure the billing staff when the breakdown started at intake, in the visit note or at the coder’s desk. This guide breaks down where revenue gets
Every denied claim costs you twice, once in revenue and in the staff rework that follows. The good news: most denials are preventable with accurate and efficient home health billing. Agencies that bring in outsourced billing support protect revenue and free their teams to focus on exceptional patient care. Key Takeaways Accurate documentation, proper coding
According to a 2024 Slack study, business owners lose over 90 minutes every single day to unproductive work; they spend that time on emails, meetings and follow-ups instead of leading the business. A virtual assistant can take over repetitive administrative tasks, freeing up time for growth, strategy and work-life balance. Key Takeaways A virtual assistant
“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” — Peter Drucker Emails, meetings and routine tasks exhaust your focus and energy every day. When you delegate administrative tasks to a virtual assistant, you free yourself to do high-priority tasks and drive growth. Key Takeaways Let a VA
Attorneys spend an average of 2.9 billable work hours per business day. The rest goes to administrative tasks, client communications, document management and follow-ups that keep the practice running but don’t generate revenue. For solo attorneys and growing law firms, that gap between effort and output creates a ceiling. A legal assistant working remotely can
In 2024, CMS reported that 6% to 8% of Medicare Fee-for-Service claims had errors, including incomplete documentation and OASIS gaps. Stronger OASIS processes help protect reimbursement, reduce audit risk and give your team more time to focus on patient care. Key Takeaways Minor mistakes in OASIS coding or patient records can trigger ADRs and slow
The best help to look for is someone who really gets your business, not just your instructions. A virtual assistant supports your admin, customers, marketing, sales or health care back-office work, but different countries have varying strengths in different areas. This article walks you through how to hire a virtual assistant in the country that