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Research-backed briefings for people running home health and home care—written to be read between the problems already on your desk.
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CISA says TLS is disabled by default in affected InterSystems IRIS for Health versions. Provider organizations should verify the superserver setting and test every dependent interface.
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CMS awarded $193.7 million to 45 Florida organizations for telehealth, remote monitoring, mobile care and related services. Agencies need a concrete last-mile offer.
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Five major employers support extending electronic prior authorization to self-funded plans. Providers should test each administrator’s workflow before retiring fallbacks.
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DOJ’s October 20 whistleblower program prioritizes home-health fraud tips and offers discretionary $10,000–$30,000 awards after criminal charges.
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CMS’s October 19 announcement supports Maryland workforce training and apprenticeships. Home-care employers should verify eligibility and build a supported training-to-employment path.
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Michigan’s October 16 bulletin describes awake, on-site overnight support. CMS approval remains a condition; staffing and service overlaps need attention before billing.
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DOJ and HHS-OIG’s October 15 announcement clarifies the disclosure route for potential criminal healthcare fraud. Home-care teams should rehearse counsel-led escalation.
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CMS’s October 16 proposal targets inaccurate Medicare Advantage directories. Home-care agencies can start by auditing their own listings and closing correction requests.
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Medicare’s probationary prior authorization starts October 15 for specified DMEPOS suppliers. Home-care teams should verify the supplier, item and authorization status.
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HHS announced Florida and Alabama hurricane emergencies on October 14. Home-care teams should verify patient needs and the exact scope of any waiver.
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