I know it is still over a month away, but now is the time to think about making plans and registering for our Annual Conference & Expo in Rancho Mirage from May 19th – May 22nd. There will be something for everyone. And Continuing Education Units will be provided – 13.5 CEUs -... Continue Reading
It’s April, Spring has sprung, and that means only one thing in the State Capitol – policy committee hearings are now upon us. With the late February bill introduction deadline bringing us a total of 2,350 newly introduced bills, it is now time to hold hearings on the 850 of them... Continue Reading
The California Legislature has reconvened to begin working on bills and budget items that will have a direct impact on home health, home care, and hospice services. CAHSAH’s Policy, Advocacy and Public Affairs (PAPA) Committee reviewed over 150 bills and established the top legislative... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 71 Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the ability of veterans to access medical care in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and in the community by... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Position Status AB 315 (Bonta D) This bill would authorize the expansion of the Medi-Cal Home and Community Based Waiver by expanding the number of waiver slots and would require the Department of Health Care Services by March 1, 2026,... Continue Reading
Question: Are Medicare-Certified home health agencies required to check the OIG exclusion list for physicians who sign the patient’s plan of care? Answer: Yes! The Social Security Act, 42 CFR 1001.190, specifically states “no federal healthcare program payment can be made for... Continue Reading
This is the first in a series of articles about things post-acute providers; including home health agencies, hospices, private duty/home care companies, and HME companies; should not do. The focus will be on no-no’s that providers may not often consider. This article focuses on the use of... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 71 Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the ability of veterans to access medical care in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and in the... Continue Reading
Providers may have heard or read about the importance of Fraud and Abuse Compliance Plans in their organizations. Despite the wealth of available information about Compliance Plans, many providers continue to express uncertainty about their value. Here are some of the questions providers commonly... Continue Reading
Thank you for your continued membership in CAHSAH. As the home care industry continues to evolve, CAHSAH is committed to assisting our members with providing quality care. One of the most exciting and effective opportunities available to our members is the chance to increase the interaction of... Continue Reading
Getting to KnowJina Han Executive DirectorAlice Home Carewww.alicehomecare.com 1. What prompted you to enter the field of home care/home health or hospice? I entered the field of home care and home health because of both personal and professional experiences that shaped my understanding of... Continue Reading
Question: During the phase-in for the transition to mandatory OASIS data collection and submission for all patients regardless of payer, will we be able to submit just the voluntary Start of Care (SOC) OASIS for a patient with a M0090 date between January 1, 2025, and June 30th, 2025? Or would we... Continue Reading
