Expert Insights and Announcements
2013

SHP Releases 10th Data Interface for Hospice Home Care As CMS Moves Closer to Public Reporting

Software vendors within and outside healthcare have long recognized the importance of partnering with software solutions that meet their clients’ expanding needs. One of the key components the current and prospective clients of software vendors look for in evaluating a system is the existence of interfaces with other solutions. Vendors that commit to ensuring their clients have access to tools that meet their existing needs and will carry them into the future show vision and are the ones worthy of consideration.

Comparing Medicare Traditional to Medicare Advantage: Outcomes, Visits, Case Weight and HHCAHPS

Take a look at the data, particularly the difference in length of stay, but with little impact on quality metrics.

CMS Makes Positive Change to Fall Risk Assessment. How Did Your Agency Respond?

I'm interested in learning how your agency has responded to the change.

Important Changes to Home Health Compare Take Effect July 18, 2013

We're pleased to announce that the SHP Real-time Home Health Compare report will be right in synch with the CMS changes.

SHP Continues to Lead in Data Security: SSAE-16 Type II Audit Complete

Any vendor you send protected health information to must be able to prove that they are worthy of your trust.

SHP Benchmark: 2012 Average Visits per Episode by State

SHP clients have access to a breakdown of average visits by discipline on the Financial Executive Advantage report.

When It Comes to Benchmarking ... Size Matters

Whether looking at financial, clinical or patient satisfaction benchmarks, an organization needs to compare itself to a robust peer group.

Low Case Weight, High Admin Costs, Lengthy Days to RAP: What’s the Real Culprit?

The total OASIS quality review should not take more than 20 to 30 minutes if using a scrubber.