Date: 2|28|2022 The recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Independence at Home (IAH) Demonstration results showed that the project has consistently saved CMS millions
Date: 12|8|2022 Mother Nature isn’t always a benevolent parent, delivering devastating earthquakes, killer storms, raging wildfires, and dangerous floods. Many brave souls respond to these
Date: 12|5|2022 A message from Julie Sacks, President and Chief Operating Officer, Home Centered Care Institute: Imagine a future where your home-bound neighbor, who is
Date: 11|30|2022 Paul Wallace, MD Medical Director and Primary Care Physician, Insight Home Physicians About Dr. Wallace After 16 years as a hospitalist in San
Date: 11|30|2022 Michael Kingan, DNP, APRN-BC, CWOCN About Kingan Kingan is a nurse practitioner with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore providing home-based primary medical care to
As mentioned in last month’s newsletter, in December, HCCI held an Essential Elements of Home-Based Primary Care workshop in Orlando, and followed that up the
Bergen Geriatric Care Odessa Hoinkis, MD, Owner https://www.bergengeriatriccare.com/ Background Bergen Geriatric Care is committed to providing patients with high-quality care in a variety of settings,
01/14/22: Author: Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA Senior Consultant & Manager, Practice Development, HCCI On January 13, 2022, the U.S Supreme Court released two per Curiam
Date: 01/06/2022 Approx. 2 min. read Author: Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA Senior Consultant & Manager, Practice Development, HCCI Here we are in the new
We here at the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) were saddened to hear of the sudden passing on Friday, December 17, 2021, of Robert “Bob”
Nathan Adelson Hospice Angela Collins, RN, MBA – Chief Operating Officer https://www.nah.org/ Background As Southern Nevada’s largest and only nonprofit hospice/community-based palliative care organization, Nathan
About the Article: Lynn Rapsilber, DNP, co-founded the National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network (NNPEN) in 2017 to help nurse practitioners (NPs) launch sustainable businesses. And,
Update 01/14/22: On January 13, 2022, the U.S Supreme Court released two per Curiam opinions regarding CMS and OSHA’s vaccination and testing requirements. U.S Supreme
CY 2022 MPFS Final Rule Date: 11|04|2021 Approx. 5 min. read Author: Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA Senior Consultant & Manager, Practice Development, HCCI It’s November
Authors: Meng Chen, Research Associate, HCCI, and Aaron Yao, Research Director, HCCI Introduction Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data show that about 14% of
Alaskans like to call the rest of the country the “Lower 48.” That’s because it acknowledges things are different in Alaska. A decade ago, Aderonke
Date: 10|21|2021 Approx. 2 min. read Author: Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA Senior Consultant & Manager, Practice Development, HCCI On October 15, 2021, Xavier Becerra, the
Date: 10|07|2021 Approx. 2 min. read Author: Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA Senior Consultant & Manager, Practice Development, HCCI One of the most common billing questions
Date: 09|15|2021 Approx. 2 min. read Author: Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA Senior Consultant & Manager, Practice Development, HCCI The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Date: 09|02|2021 Approx. 4 min. read Author: Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA Senior Consultant & Manager, Practice Development, HCCI The first thing to understand about the
Background ACT Health Solutions is a house call practice based in Hillsborough County, FL, focused on delivering exceptional care to homebound patients. Founded in 2018
Excerpt from North Fort Myers Neighbor Living special feature By Chuck Ballaro | Aug 18, 2021 Many years ago, doctors all over the country made
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently passed a significant policy that helps remove barriers for homebound patients to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Recognizing
One of the best parts of HCCI’s Essential Elements of Home-Based Primary Care and Advanced Applications of Home-Based Primary Care workshops isn’t on the syllabus.
Did you know Medicare reimburses for a comprehensive Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan visit for patients who would benefit? A recently published CMS webpage offers
Background Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider of serious illness care, hospice care, and grief support for adults and
National nonprofit recognizes 12 leaders in home-based care as part of ‘Florida House Call Project’ Twelve Florida health care providers have been named Home-Centered Care
In a recent Impact and Needs Assessment Survey, the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) asked past learners to share actions they have taken—and how those
About the Article: Traveling dentists play a pivotal role in caring for homebound patients, and their services are in high demand. HCCInsights sat down with
Jun 09, 2021 | CMS Press Release As part of President Biden’s commitment to increasing access to vaccinations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
In the summer of 2020, with support from the RRF Foundation for Aging, the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) launched The Florida House Call Project.
In a home-based primary care practice (HBPC), many factors determine optimal productivity and panel size standards (i.e., the number of individual patients under the care
The pandemic has significantly underscored the need for, and awareness of, home-based care models. Within this new landscape, recipients of The John A. Hartford Foundation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently accepting applications for Cohort 2 of practices and payer partners interested in participating in the
About the Article: HCCInsights sat down with Cherish Reinwald, Executive Director, In-Home Counseling, to learn more about her organization, and how her network can support
With many changes coming out recently from CMS, providers and practices can find it difficult to keep track. So, HCCI is providing the following clarifications
As the Public Health Emergency (PHE) continues, providers and practices are now challenged to receive, prepare, and administer vaccines to home-limited patients. Here is a
News from the field of home-based primary care as Humana partners with DispatchHealth to provide hospital-level care in the home to its members with multiple
Coordinating acute or urgent visit requests in an HBPC practice is essential to helping medically complex patients avoid hospitalizations and unnecessary emergency department (ED) visits.
Flu season is always challenging and, with the current Public Health Emergency (PHE), advance planning will be even more important. Here are some tips to
Efficiency is key to the well-being of your HBPC practice. Here are some strategies for boosting efficiency: Understand and document current workflows and processes to avoid
About this Article: A growing evidence base shows that home-based primary care (HBPC) improves quality of care and promotes aging in place while reducing overall
On July 30th, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will begin paying qualified healthcare professionals (i.e., MD, NP, PA,
On July 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new 10-week, virtual peer-to-peer learning community entitled, HHS Telemedicine Hack. The
The medical necessity of a service is the overarching criterion for payment in addition to the individual requirements of a CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code.
Telehealth is an important clinical delivery model, especially for home-based providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some practical implementation considerations: Practice Implementation Consider current
Interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings improve staff communication, encourage teamwork, and promote optimal patient care and outcomes within house call programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, IDT
May 15, 2020 About the Article: HCCInsights sat down with Dr. Thomas Cornwell, Executive Chairman, Home Centered Care Institute, to learn how he keeps humanity
On April 30, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a second Interim Final Rule with new flexibilities and changes relevant to
As providers and practices continue to determine the best way to safely care for their patients while navigating the ever-changing regulatory requirements related to COVID-19,
As home-based primary care (HBPC) expands across the U.S., we’re reminded of how critical this model of care is, particularly during a Public Health Emergency
In the Fall of 2019, The John A. Hartford Foundation awarded a three-year, $1.6M grant entitled, Moving and Scaling Home-Based Primary Care Phase II: Quality,
In addition to changes in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Interim Final Rule discussed in our previous update, Providers and practices should
During HCCI’s recent webinar, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Home-Based Providers, Practices, and Patients we encouraged practices to reach out to their local Medicare Administrator
In our recent article, Providing Telephonic and Virtual Care Requirements as part of COVID-19 Precautions, available on HCCI’s COVID-19 Information Hub, we highlighted the requirements
The Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) understands that many Home-Based Practices and Providers are increasing the use of virtual and telephonic care as an alternative
Revenue cycle management (RCM) encompasses all the administrative and clinical functions that contribute to the identification, capture and management of patient service revenue. A periodic
House Call programs can become more efficient, drive collaboration and enhance overall effectiveness by optimizing their daily operations. These operations can include managing phone calls,
About this Article: Regular chart audits can significantly help home-based primary care (HBPC) practices improve their coding accuracy and the quality of their documentation, while
JAMA Article Original Investigation | Geriatrics January 24, 2020 Authors: Jennifer L. Wolff, PhD; Vicki A. Freedman, PhD; John F. Mulcahy, MSPH Key Points Question What are family and unpaid caregivers’ experiences
Healthline A new study found that the home hospital model can potentially improve care while reducing costs. The cost of care was nearly 40 percent
Staffing costs are responsible for the largest share of a house call program’s expenses, so it is essential that staffing is appropriate to meet the
About the Article: Have you ever wondered what a career in home-based primary care would be like? According to Heather Hodge, Director of Education for
January 6, 2020 Press Release from the HHS.gov U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Today, the Department of Health and Human Services and the
About this Article: Learn more about the HCCI House Call Practicum™ from one of its recent participants. The program offers a unique two-day ridealong, an
Since January 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has authorized payment for CPT codes 99358 – 99359 for prolonged services non-face-to-face
On Friday, November 15, over 45 professionals in the field of gerontology attended the first-ever International Workshop on Home Care Medicine in Austin, Texas, as
“All those who provide care and comfort to people in their homes are privileged to witness the many ways in which ‘giving’ is expressed through
CMS Announces Request for Applications for Primary Care First Model Options (Highlights for Consideration included below) CMS released the Request for Applications (RFA) for the
There was something special about the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care held October 9-11 in Minneapolis, as the participating members of the Home Centered
Would you like to maximize your reimbursements by up to $42 dollars per patient per month for the care being provided? Chronic Care Management (CCM)
Ottawa Citizen.com | Elizabeth Payne | Aug 21, 2019 Maria Makkos greets Stephanie Rose at the front door of Makkos’s Arnprior apartment building. “You are
One of the unique challenges home-based primary care practices face is determining an effective geographic scheduling and route planning process. The ability to automate and/or
July 31, 2019 | Health Affairs | Mark Japinga, Mathew Alexander, David Casarett, William K. Bleser, Mark B. McClellan, Robert S. Saunders In April, the
7-29-2019 Written by: Thomas Cornwell, Home Centered Care Institute; Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews Abstract Home-based primary care (HBPC)
The American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM) in collaboration with the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) will host a webinar Tues. July 30 at
A hot topic in health care today is Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs), and there is no better time to consider the value of HCC coding
The old-fashioned house call is back in a big way. Here’s how it works. June, 2019 | Harvard Health Newsletter | It’s hard to get
June, 2019 | HealthAffairs.org Authors: Taressa K. Fraze, Laura B. Beidler, Adam D. M. Briggs, Carrie H. Colla Abstract Home visits are used for a
May 22, 2019 | by: Paige Minemyer | FierceHealthcare.com Blue Shield of California has teamed up with Landmark Health to offer more house calls to members
June 2019 Written by: Brad Stuart, Elizabeth Mahler and Praba Koomson Publication: HealthAffairs.org Abstract Patients with advanced illness receive fragmented, hospital-based care that is unaligned with
Morgan Haefner | June 4, 2019 | Beckers Hospital Review Humana wants to do for healthcare what Netflix did for home entertainment. Humana’s CMO William
June 4, 2019 Authors: Taressa K. Fraze, Laura B. Beidler, Adam Briggs, and Carrie H. Colla commonwealthfund.org The Issue Years ago, it was not uncommon for
Anne M. Mozingo | yorkweekly@seacoastonline.com | 06/04/2019 YORK — In order to increase services for elders in its coverage area, York Hospital has created the
Author: Samantha Liss | May 22, 2019 | HealthcareDive Tamarah Duperval-Brownlee is Ascension’s first chief community impact officer, which means she is in charge of
The Primary Cares Initiative got a warm initial reception from key providers groups, but many still have questions about the details of the proposal. By
May 2, 2019 | Home Centered Care Institute The field of home-based primary care (HBPC) received extraordinary news as the US Department of Health and
Written by Maria Castellucci | April 27, 2019 | Modern Healthcare Providers and analysts are calling new value-based physician payment models announced last week by
Written by Alieza Durana | Pacific Standard | May 1, 2019 Research shows that house calls are an excellent way to deliver care, providing better
Author Shannon Muchmore | April 23, 2019 | healthcaredive.com CMS on Monday announced a new voluntary Medicare payment model for primary care providers. The two-pronged
4/24/19 | aahcm.org The American Academy of Home Care Medicine (AAHCM) is pleased to share initial details on two new Alternative Payment Models (APMs) that
April 22, 2019 | CMS.gov This is the speech (as prepared) delivered by HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar, April 22, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Good
Fierce Healthcare | Paige Minemyer | Apr 22, 2019 WASHINGTON D.C.—The Trump Administration is experimenting with several new primary care payment models, including one that would
Apr 22, 2019 | cms.gov Primary Care First is a set of voluntary five-year payment model options that reward value and quality by offering innovative
April 23, 2019 | Susannah Luthi | Modern Healthcare HHS on Monday launched an ambitious, double-pronged strategy to shift primary care from fee-for-service payments to
Apr 22, 2019 | cms.gov The CMS Primary Cares Initiative to Empower Patients and Providers to Drive Better Value and Results Today, U.S. Department of
By Robert Holly | April 15, 2019 While technology behemoths and up-and-coming startups are often cited as the industry’s top disruptors, it’s innovative payment models
If you’re planning to attend the American Geriatrics Society 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, May 2-4 in Portland, Oregon, make plans to stop by the Home
Thomasnet.com | Staff writer | April 10, 2019 Amazon has recently taken a series of significant steps to strategically position itself to disrupt the U.S.
Fierce Healthcare | by Jacqueline Renfrow | Apr 15, 2019 12:40pm Visits to the emergency department in rural areas jumped by more than 50% since
Fierce Healthcare | by Tina Reed | Apr 16, 2019 The U.S. economic burden of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and
By Brent Solomon | April 5, 2019 at 11:27 PM EDT RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – A mobile medical service is taking off in the Richmond
Technologies may save time, money and make it easier for more people to participate in needed clinical trials ScienceDaily.com Date: March 29, 2019 Source:
LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2019 — A March 1 article on Thrive Global reported on a survey done in Australia that found a rise in
Health systems are invited to join the second Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community. This free, seven-month learning community run by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement begins on
“I Heart House Calls” is a web series produced by the Home Centered Care Institute that features stories told by the people of home-based primary
“I Heart House Calls” is a web series produced by the Home Centered Care Institute that features stories told by the people of home-based primary
February is Heart Month, and to celebrate, HCCI kicking off a new YouTube web video series aptly named “I Heart House Calls!” “I Heart House
Heal Chief Executive Officer Nick Desai and Chairman Paul Jacobs discuss the startup’s mission to enable doctors in making house calls. They speak with Bloomberg’s
After a successful and well-received trip to Jinan, China in August, HCCI CEO Tom Cornwell, MD was invited back in November by China’s largest
November is National Caregiver Month. During this season, HCCI would like to honor and celebrate the 44 million family caregivers for their selfless work who
HCCI sat down with Dr. Smith recently at the recent American Academy of Home Care Medicine Annual Meeting. He shared why he’s so optimistic for
According to estimates from the Small Business Administration, approximately 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. Only 25% make it to 15
Hearing from industry leaders at last week’s AAHCM Annual Meeting, it’s more apparent than ever that home-based primary care will soon become the standard for
HCCI returned from the C-TAC National Summit for Advanced Illness Care last week energized and renewed after hearing so many incredible stories about advances in
Please join HCCI on Wednesday, October 10th at the C-TAC National Summit on Advanced Illness Care where we present a breakout session on home-based primary
Michael J. Kingan, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CWOCN, an adult-geriatric nurse practitioner at MedStar Health and instructor with HCCI, penned an article in the current September/October issue
AAHCM Annual Meeting and Preconference Brent Feorene, Executive Director of the American Academy of Home Care Medicine stopped by the HCCI offices this week and
Tom Cornwell, MD, CEO of the Home Centered Care Institute, was recently interviewed by Readmissions News, a publication for hospital and health system executives. In
The new HCCI “Fast Track” Essential Elements of Home-Based Primary Care training is designed for physicians, APPs, and practice managers interested in the field of
HCCI is preparing to hit the road for fall conference season. Plan to attend and learn more about the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) and
Brent Feorene is a practice management expert and consultant in the field of home-based primary care medicine. Home-based primary care (HBPC) or “house calls” are
In the 1930’s, it was common practice for physicians to visit patients in their homes if the patients were too sick or injured to seek
This week, HCCI’s CEO Tom Cornwell, MD., travels to China to be part of an International Symposium on Home-Based Medical Care. Dr. Cornwell will present
K. Eric De Jonge, MD, is the Director of Geriatrics at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins
The Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) recently exhibited at AANP18 in Denver where we met dozens of amazing nurse practitioners who are providing home-based primary
HCCI is committed to training the future home-based primary care (HBPC) workforce, bring more providers and practice managers into the field, and set clinical and
HCCI’s efforts to train clinicians in home-based primary care are featured in The John A. Hartford Foundation’s new, interactive Annual Report. Learn more about our
Since early April, Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI) staff have attended and participated in many conferences and annual meetings, including AGS, AANP, NCNP, SGIM, STFM,
Dr. Bruce Leff is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is an internationally recognized leader and researcher in
