UTIs and Elderly Patients: Special Considerations and How to Care for Seniors Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common types of infections in older adults, affecting millions of seniors each year. While these infections are typically straightforward to treat in younger individuals, the elderly face unique challenges in both diagnosing and managing UTIs. These challenges stem from a combination of physical, cognitive, and medical factors that make the elderly population particularly vulnerable. [...]

Recurrent UTIs: Why They Happen and How to Manage Them Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide, with millions of people experiencing at least one episode during their lifetime. However, some individuals face the frustrating and painful reality of recurrent UTIs—those that occur repeatedly within a short period. These recurrent infections can severely impact quality of life, affecting both physical and emotional well-being. Understanding why recurrent UTIs happen and how [...]

Mistakes to Avoid When Billing Under PDGM: A Comprehensive Guide The Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) was implemented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on January 1, 2020, replacing the former Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS). Designed to better align home health payments with patient characteristics, PDGM provides a more nuanced approach to reimbursement based on clinical, functional, and behavioral data. While PDGM aims to improve patient outcomes and provide more [...]

PDGM Billing for Home Health Agencies: Preparing for Audits and Reviews In the ever-evolving world of healthcare reimbursement, the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) stands as one of the most significant changes for home health agencies in recent years. The PDGM, implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2020, drastically restructured the way home health services are paid, aiming to improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary spending, and streamline billing. While the PDGM [...]

How Home Health Agencies Can Stay Compliant with PDGM Billing Requirements The Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) introduced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in January 2020 fundamentally altered the way home health agencies (HHAs) approach billing. Designed to improve payment accuracy, PDGM requires that HHAs adapt to a more complex system, where payment is based on patient characteristics and clinical information rather than volume of visits. However, maintaining compliance with the stringent [...]