mumms has compiled a resource list for hospice and palliative care facilities regarding the COVID-19 crisis.
HHS Releases Primer for the Medicare Appeals Process
HHS has put together a primer on navigating the complex Medicare Appeals process. According to NHPCO, The Medicare Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals reports a backlog of more than … Read More
Patient Culture in Hospice Care
The hospice and palliative care community has long been aware of the need to increase diversity in the patients and families it serves. This week, NHPCO released a Moments of … Read More
ICD-10 Codes Not Allowed For Primary Diagnosis
The Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership has put together a list of ICD-10 codes that are not allowed to be used as primary diagnosis.
Hear From The Artist Who Donated His Time to Palliative Care – And Topped Reddit
On May 24th 2016, palliative care had an unexpected moment in the limelight when the users of the popular link-sharing site Reddit took a break from funny videos and memes to … Read More
HIPAA Updates Audit Protocol
The Phase 2 HIPAA Audit Program reviews the policies and procedures adopted and employed by covered entities and business associates to meet selected standards and implementation specifications of the Privacy, … Read More
The Joint Commission Announces New Certification for Palliative Care
The Joint Commission is offering a new Community-Based Palliative Care (CBPC) certification option for home health & hospices that will launch July 1, 2016. Community-Based Palliative Care (CBPC) Certification will recognize … Read More
CMS Issues Change Request 9575
CMS has issued CR-9575 – Making Principal Diagnosis Codes Mandatory for Notice of Elections to be Accepted. The implementation date for this change is October 3, 2016.
New Podcast Series Discusses Dying In America
A new podcast series, Dying in America: Conversations About Care at the End of Life, will focus on various aspects of end of life care from the perspective of experts in the field. … Read More
mumms Software Welcomes Two Software Engineers from New Orleans Coding School Operation Spark
mumms is excited to welcome two new software engineers from New Orleans coding school, Operation Spark. “Modern technology and strong UI/UX design are a key component that sets our software … Read More