Drive Clinical Peak Performance in Home Health & Hospice

Depending on your plan, you can continue to receive hospice services while paying your premiums. However, during general inpatient care or respite care, a hospice patient may owe a coinsurance payment that is equal to the annual deductible in an inpatient hospital. In this scenario, the Medicare benefit for hospice care is sufficient to cover the costs for both. The hospice will bill the Medicare patient for its services during the hospice coinsurance period. Typically, the hospice bills for the Medicare patient's services using their Medicare Part A provider number.

Choosing the right credentialing service provider is a difficult decision for healthcare practices. Experience and ExpertiseWhen evaluating credentialing service providers, experience and expertise should be at the top of your list. A reputable credentialing service provider should utilize robust software to manage the credentialing process. Turnaround TimeThe speed at which a credentialing service provider can complete the credentialing process is another important factor. In conclusion, choosing the right credentialing service provider requires careful consideration of experience, technology, support, turnaround time, and cost.