Home Health Revealed (+Palliative and Hospice)

Dive into the world of healthcare consulting with hosts Michael Greenlee and Hannah Vale as they welcome expert guest Jay Hill to discuss the critical differences between traditional consulting and result-driven approaches. This episode of Home Health Reveal tackles the common pitfalls agencies face when hiring consultants and offers invaluable insights on how to ensure you're getting real solutio...

In this episode, hosts Michael Greenlee and Hannah Vale break down the CY 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule and its implications for revenue cycle management. Learn about the projected 1.7% decrease in Medicare spending, changes to the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), and proposed adjustments to case-mix weights and payment thresholds. Discover strategies to optimize...

In this episode, Katie Eisel , Payer Relations Director at OCHN and managed care consultant, shares her expertise on negotiating with payers as a home health agency. She discusses how to evaluate if a payer is a good fit, the importance of understanding reimbursement schedules and payment timelines, and key data points agencies should track like length of stay, denials, and appeals by payer. Katie...

In this episode of the Home Health Reveal Podcast, we speak with Mark Salley, VP of Innovation and Rehab Solutions at Elara Caring , and Veera Anantha , Founder and CEO of Constant Therapy. They discuss their innovative partnership to bring AI-driven speech and cognitive therapy to Elara Caring's home health patients. Mark explains the challenges home health providers face in finding enough skille...

  In this episode, hosts Mike and Hannah discuss the importance of proper authorization and eligibility processes for home health agencies. They are joined by special guest Jamila Booker, an expert in E  & A, who provides valuable insights into navigating payer requirements, creating payer SOPs, and ensuring timely authorizations. Key topics covered include: - Determining if patients meet home...

Medical Review Activity, Quality Improvement Programs, and OASIS Coding Accuracy Q & A with Decision Health and Ashley Benson, RN, COQS, CHHCM, HCS-D, LSSGB In this episode, we have a Q&A session with Ashley Benson, an expert on medical review activity, quality improvement programs, and OASIS coding accuracy. Ashley provides valuable insights to help home health agencies navigate the compl...

In this episode, Mike and Hannah sit down with Kristy Pyles, Founder and Principal of In Your Corner Consulting (IYC), to discuss the critical topic of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). Kristy brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, having over two decades in law enforcement combating healthcare and pharmacy fraud. She then spearheaded initiatives against fraud, waste, and abuse, inc...

Kwema , a clinician safety technology company, was founded by Ali Jabry to address the growing issue of workplace violence against healthcare workers. Jabry, the CEO of Kwema, discusses the importance of developing innovative solutions to protect home health clinicians.  Kwema's technology aims to enhance the safety and security of healthcare environments by providing clinicians with discreet, wea...

Developing trust with patients and staff is crucial in the home health and hospice industry, especially during times of change. Kelci Stafford , an Area Director for BAYADA Home Healthcare, shares her insights on building trust in this podcast. Kelci emphasizes the importance of transparent communication, empathy, and leading by example to foster trust with both patients and staff. She highlights...

In this interview, we sit down with Michael Greenlee to discuss HealthRev Partners' groundbreaking Velocity SaaS solution for revenue cycle management (RCM) in the home health, hospice, and palliative care industries. Our in-depth conversation covers a range of topics, including: 1. The inspiration behind the development of Velocity and how it differs from other RCM software solutions on the marke...

In this episode, Michael Greenlee and Hannah Vale welcome a special guest, Marcus Whitney , a true thought leader and author of “Create and Orchestrate” a number one Amazon Best Seller! Marcus shares his inspiring journey from being a college dropout to founding innovative healthcare companies and co-owning Nashville’s new major league soccer team. Marcus discusses his path to entrepreneurship, em...

In this Podcast with nVoq, Chief Revenue Officer Chris Moran discusses the transformative role of technology in the home health industry. nVoq, a cloud-based, medically relevant, and HIPAA-compliant speech recognition platform, is enabling in-home healthcare caregivers.  The platform ensures accurate transcriptions, maintains patient information security, and keeps home health agencies compliant w...

Boost Your RCM Performance with Top Metrics & Insights Struggling with revenue cycle management (RCM) in your home health business? In this episode of the Home Health Revealed podcast, discover the top 5 key metrics you need to track and improve for optimal performance in 2024. This episode dives deep into: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): Keep your cash flowing smoothly with actionable tips to b...

Join us as we look at our year in review to discuss turn around times, top OASIS changes, and other staggering stats. Our goal as a company is to help agencies in the home health, hospice, and palliative care space meet the needs of their patients by fulfilling what they have been called to do. Check out healthrevpartners.com for more information. We would love to hear from you! What was your favo...

This podcast episode discusses the importance of clinician safety in the home health workplace. The podcast features a panel of experts who discuss the risks that home health clinicians face, as well as the steps that agencies can take to mitigate those risks.   The podcast emphasizes the importance of prioritizing clinician safety in home health. By recognizing the importance of clinician safety...

This episode of Home Health Revealed discusses HealthRev Partners’ new Advanced Funding and Line of Credit programs, which helps home health agencies get paid faster for their services. The program provides up to 80% of collectible AR in advance, with fast turnaround times and flexible fee structures. HealthRev Partners also offers a team of revenue cycle experts to help maximize revenue recovery....

Join us on the Home HealthRevealed Podcast for a special episode in collaboration with AHHC. Dive into the realm of hospice coding, exploring the challenges and importance of accurate documentation in end-of-life care. Discover insights from AHCC Talk, a valuable resource for home health and hospice agencies. Stay tuned as our panel discusses hospice coding and compliance, emphasizing the signific...

Dive into hospice care cost management with our latest podcast episode featuring Jared Stong, PharmD, Founder and Chairman at BetterRX , delving into the heart of the matter. BetterRX opens the conversation by shedding light on the challenges of medication management in hospice care, emphasizing the delicate balance between addressing symptoms effectively and controlling costs. With insightful str...

Michael and Hannah discuss the importance of real-time data in the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) process for home health and hospice agencies as they approach the end of the year. They emphasize the significance of having access to up-to-date financial information, especially when outsourcing RCM services. Learn the critical questions agencies should ask their RCM partners regarding real-time fin...

Michael and Hannah guide us through a crucial aspect of home health or hospice agency management: the billing and collections process. As the year wraps up, they emphasize the importance of a detailed breakdown, focusing specifically on handling denials and appeals. Effective management of denials and appeals is essential for financial stability and maintaining quality care standards. Understandin...

In this podcast episode, hosts Hannah and Michael unveil a series aimed at helping listeners end 2023 on a strong note and kickstart 2024 with momentum. They delve into crucial topics such as optimizing revenue collection and conducting a detailed breakdown of the billing and collections process for home health or hospice agencies. Michael introduces a special offer from HealthRev Partners for age...

In this episode of the Home Health Revealed Podcast, hosts Mike Greenlee and Hannah Vale engage with Jodi Norgaard , a change-maker in the toy industry. The discussion centers around Jodi's mission to create positive change by introducing dolls that inspire young girls to engage in sports and promote holistic development. The hosts and Jodi share insights on leadership qualities crucial for drivin...

Join your hosts, Michael and Hannah, as they engage in an insightful conversation with a distinguished guest, Alicia Marr, the CEO of Excelin Health. Alicia Marr brings over two decades of leadership experience in home health and hospice care to our discussion. Before taking the helm at Excelin Health, she played pivotal roles in various clinical and operational positions within private, private e...

Listen to this special edition of Home Health Revealed with Christopher Adams of National Association for Home Care and Hospice to let you know what you can expect at the NAHC 2023 conference this year.   Learn about the theme, the incredible speakers and presenters and about things to do at the venue!

In this episode, we explore the world of HR challenges within post acute agencies with Logan Little of Viventium . We start by dissecting the unique HR challenges these agencies face, including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and scheduling. The episode delves into the repercussions of poor HR management on patient care and agency success. Discover practical solutions and technologies for str...