Watch documentation, signatures on home heath certs as CMS cracks down

Why This Topic Matters

Home health certification files are being reviewed more closely, so practices that complete these records need to understand the documentation focus, avoid incomplete paperwork, and streamline communication with agencies.

Article Sections

1. Documentation

   Introduces the article’s focus on home health certification records and the broader compliance environment surrounding face-to-face documentation.

2. CMS floats possible electronic form

   Describes CMS’s interest in a draft electronic template and the potential role of EHR vendors in improving the certification process.

3. 5 ways to tighten F2F

   Summarizes practical workflow and documentation topics raised by home health certification stakeholders for improving record handling and coordination.