Author Archives: WarrenHebert

Emergency Conference Call Regarding LA Flooding Issues

Louisiana Home Health Providers,   Once again our state finds itself dealing with an event that will be significant to our history, and has the potential to cause the loss of life. Tomorrow morning, May 17th, HCLA will host a … Continue reading

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The Rules Have Changed in the Middle of the Game

Changes coming with the Affordable Care Act will make the PPS 2011 rule look like a Super Bowl compared to an elementary school game. Continue reading

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“Home Health Face-to-Face Encounter: A New Home Health Certification Requirement” MLN Matters Article

The Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) has just released MLN Matters Special Edition Article #SE1038 (“Home Health Face-to-Face Encounter: A New Home Health Certification Requirement”) to remind physicians who certify a patient’s eligibility for home health benefits that the Affordable Care Act mandates that they, or an allowed non-physician practitioner (NPP), document that they have had a face-to-face encounter with the patient. Continue reading

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