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OASIS C program Sept. 1-2

09.01.2010  |  Comments Off

OASIS C -- Moving data collection into clinical practice September 1-2 Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids who 2010 fall oasis brochure Continue Reading »

Coding workshop & exam in October

08.17.2010  |  Comments Off

Intermediate Coding—Application of the official guidance is the name of the game Workshop: October 12th, 8:00—4:30 October 13th, 8:00—11:30 Coding Exam: October 13th, 1:00—3:30 Chula Vista Resort Wisconsin Dells, WI who fall 2010 coding brochure Continue Reading »

New member benefit: Free online learning!

07.23.2010  |  Comments Off

Online Training Benefits Now Available August 2010 through July 2011 Click HERE to log in to the program. Click here for the course catalog The Wisconsin Homecare Organization announces an exciting benefit for members only!  For the ... Continue Reading »

Another new member benefit: Consulting services

07.22.2010  |  Comments Off

WHO has established a peer-to-peer network that provides free consulting services to WHO members.  Facing a perplexing problem?  Looking to implement a new program?  Have some questions that need answers?  There are members ... Continue Reading »

Big changes at WHO!

06.15.2010  |  Comments Off

WHO is offering new and important member services aimed at enhancing your quality of care and value of membership while reducing your costs!  Please see New WHO for 2010 for more details. Continue Reading »

Sen. Feingold introduces home health case mix legislation

05.10.2010  |  Comments Off

In a bipartisan effort, Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and  have introduced a bill (S.3315) that seeks to institute a rational, more transparent process for evaluating increases in the average ... Continue Reading »

Employer obligations under health reform law

05.10.2010  |  Comments Off

Attached is a detailed report, from a home care-consulting law firm, regarding the new employer obligations under health reform.  See especially the discussion starting on page 10. PPACA Advisory Continue Reading »

Funding for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program

05.10.2010  |  Comments Off

On May 4, 2010, the United States Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) issued interim final rules implementing the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.  The Program provides subsidies to employers who provide health ... Continue Reading »

What can we expect from our HHCAHPS dry run? 5/10

05.10.2010  |  Comments Off

We noticed that CMS is encouraging agencies that have yet to pick a HHCAHPS vendor to do so in order to participate during the July – September dry run period.  Do you have ... Continue Reading »

Post-convention materials

04.26.2010  |  Comments Off

We'll be posting handouts and other materials from the annual convention materials.  Of course, the handouts are never as informative without the speaker, but even the limited information can be helpful.  Check back ... Continue Reading »