Allegations of healthcare fraud can lead to serious penalties. Those who face these allegations are often highly intelligent people like physicians and chief executives of healthcare facilities. As a result, it is not a surprise that these individuals often think they...
Home Health Agencies
Tips to start a successful home healthcare agency in 2023
Home healthcare services provide medical treatment to patients who do not require hospitalization. Patients who use these services include individuals who may wish to remain within their own homes but still require assistance. Without additional help they could fail...
Should I invest in a home care business?
Home care businesses are poised to thrive in 2021. This can lead to many investment opportunities — some active, others passive. Determining whether an investment in this market is a good idea will depend on a number of factors. Some questions to ask to help guide...
Provider funding update: New resources available
Hospitals and private practices throughout the country will soon be able to apply for additional federal funding to help offset the costs or negative revenue impact that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare providers who qualify can fill out an application...
What do I need to know about starting a home health agency in NY?
Entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to start a home healthy agency in New York are looking at a business opportunity that can provide significant financial incentive while also helping to better the community by providing care with dignity to those in need....
New Jersey lawmakers push for hospice care reform
Lawmakers in New Jersey are working to reform the regulations surrounding hospice care in the state. Governor Phil Murphy has already singed one proposal into law and two additional proposals are currently under consideration. Lawmakers point to the fact that New...
Feds accuse owner of home health center of fraud
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced criminal charges against the owner of a home health services business of over $100 million in healthcare fraud. The charges include money laundering, health care fraud and conspiracy to pay and receive...
CMS claims Medicare overpayments for post-acute-care transfers
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General recently released a report finding Medicare improperly paid the majority of inpatient claims for beneficiaries who needed home health services within three days of hospital discharge. The...
Can home health care centers survive the challenges of 2020?
2020 is a year that has tested businesses in every marketplace. The home health system is no exception. This niche area of health care has had to navigate many issues throughout the year, some novel, some that have been building over the years. Two of the most notable...
Couple accused of health care fraud, face lifetime imprisonment
The government recently accused two business owners of working together on an elaborate health care fraud scheme that cost the government millions. According to the prosecution, the two business owners, a married couple, put together a health care business to defraud...