December 18, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS to the #1 Performing Agency in the SHP Database

It’s difficult enough to get into SHP’s top 20 percent rank, so imagine what it takes to be No. 1.

December 18, 2012
HHCAHPS and FEHC Comparison

We thought it was interesting and just wanted to share that with you.

December 18, 2012
SHP Alerts™ Integrated into Point of Care

To drive compliance even more, SHP is working with select home health vendors to integrate these edits directly into their software.

December 18, 2012
SHP Releases Private Duty and Palliative Care Surveys

These surveys were developed after 18 months of hard work and collaboration between industry experts and SHP and will be ready for January 1, 2013.

By Barbara Rosenblum October 09, 2012
Fall Risk Assessment Tool: Missouri Alliance Comes to the Rescue

Agencies may use the MAHC-10, including incorporating it into internal documents and computer systems, at no cost.

By Barbara Rosenblum September 14, 2012
An Important Message about OASIS Review

As reimbursement shrinks and costs inch up, it’s so important to let go of old behaviors and let efficiency reign.

August 16, 2012
SHP and Delta Health Technologies Announce the Release of a Data Interface Between Their Two Systems for Hospice Providers

The interface will soon provide a similar seamless transmission of patient information used by SHP to survey families about their satisfaction with the hospice and bereavement services they received.

August 08, 2012
Hospice Data Interface Between SHP and Delta Health Technologies Released

Delta hospice clients now have access to a seamless, automated connection that eliminates both manual data entry and file upload.

By Barbara Rosenblum July 11, 2012
‘Hospice Compare’ – Preparing for Public Reporting

Although many agencies initially fought OASIS, most would be reluctant to give it up today and lose the valuable clinical insights gained through its use.

By Barbara Rosenblum June 11, 2012
Which type of home health agency has lower hospital re-admit rates? Hospital based or non-hospital based?

Hospital-based agencies have had lower re-admit rates in general, and tend to lead the industry by a month or more in declining readmit rates.

February 17, 2012
New Hospitalization Report Saves Time and Drives Improvement

Too few people have too little data on what actually drives patients into the hospital.