The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has updated the health plan accreditation (HPA) guidelines for 2018. The 2018 HPA guidelines are effective for surveys starting on July 1, 2018. The finalized updates are detailed below. 1.   NCQA Creates a NEW Population Health Management (PHM) standards category What it means According to the NCQA, “The PHM… Continue reading Health Plan Accreditation Update: NCQA Releases 2018 Standards and Guidelines

With some drugs, drinking grapefruit juice lets more of the drug enter the blood. Too much drug in the bloodstream may increase side effects. Learn more...

OASIS requires the assessment of eight ADLs, or basic self-care activities. Improving ADLs can affect both reimbursement and quality of life.

The CARE Act is designed to support caregivers when patients go into the hospital, and when patients are discharged to their homes.

What the Trump healthcare bill could mean for people with pre-existing conditions, those with chronic illness, and seniors.

Home Health Value Based Purchasing, Star Ratings, Home Health Compare and IMPACT all have targeted aspects of medication management. Register to learn more!

Originally published by MedlinePlus - learn about a study finds that most still recommend the breast cancer screen for women in their early 40s.

All chronic wounds have bacteria residing in them. Determining how much – and how severe – are important factors for healing. Watch this webinar for free!

Incontinence-associated dermatitis, or IAD, is an inflammation of the skin that occurs when the skin comes into contact with urine and/or fecal matter. It can be both painful and embarrassing for patients and is a well-recognized risk factor for the development of pressure injuries, which are not only painful for patients, but also expensive to… Continue reading Video: Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis – Prevalence and Economic Impact

A proposed ACA replacement has been introduced by House Republicans. The bill authors are hoping to have it finalized by Easter.