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May
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12 How to Hire a Business Consultant
By Tom Boyd What is it that everybody needs but nobody wants? What is it that is priceless to some and worthless to others? What is it that is that describes an unemployed businessperson? Answer: A Business ConsultantFor over thirty…...more
April
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07 The Difference Between Programming and Outcomes
by Arnie Cisneros, PT As Quality Assurance Director of a large Medicare agency, I have always emphasized the need for correct programming that is related to findings of the OASIS. Currently, we are trying to find a way to emphasize…...more
March
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10 The HHA Medicare Cost Report: Filing Requirements, Suggestions and Recommendations
by Tom Boyd IntroductionWhile every Medicare certified Home Health Agency (HHA) must file a Medicare cost report, many providers do not know the "why" and "how" of filing. They often struggle to understand all the technical aspects associated with filing…...more
February
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10 OASIS-C Brings Major Changes to OASIS Data Set
by Patricia Jump OASIS-C, the next major revision to the OASIS data set promises major changes and a new learning curve for all clinicians. We've known about it for quite some time but now it seems implementation is just around…...more
January
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12 Medicare and Accrual Basis Accounting
by Tom Boyd, Principal & Jim Robinson, Senior Financial Analyst If you are like many home care executives, you are familiar with the concept of "accrual based accounting;" however, you may not be as familiar with the essential details. All too…...more
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July
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08 PPS Plus Recognized in Leading Home Health Publication
PPS Plus Software made home health headlines when Nason Hospital Home Health Agency's director, Sharon Snider, reported that while many agencies have seen a decrease in case mix scores and Medicare reimbursement since the implementation of OASIS-C, her agency has…...more
June
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15 Meet PPS Plus Software’s Newest Team Member: Mary Sprague, RN
When PPS Plus Software started hunting for a clinician to round out our company, Mary Sprague, RN quickly rose to the top of the list with her extensive background in nursing and office management. A Biloxi native, Mary is a true Southerner. She…...more
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11 Recap from IAHC Tradeshow
by John Shinn, President Jan Favre, Account Executive, and I just returned from the Iowa Association in Home Care's 2010 Annual Conference in Altoona. I had the honor of being select to give two presentations while there - "Are You…...more
May
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26 PPS Plus Serves Up Food, Fun and Education at Annual Event
Some of PPS Plus Software's closest friends and colleagues from across the region joined us on May 7 for our 2010 Crawfish Boil. The day featured Southern-celebrated food, music and fun activities and an all-day ICD-9 coding course presented by…...more
April
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27 Albuquerque Recap: Southwest Regional Home Care Conference
Last week, PPS Plus Software team members John Shinn (President), Angela Brown, LPN (Account Executive), Nicolle Chubb (HH-CAHPS® Project Manager) and Jennifer Todd (DSS Research Account Executive), traveled to beautiful Albuquerque to take part in the 2010 Southwest Regional Home Care Conference, where more…...more
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14 PPS Plus Awarded “Green Light” Award of Excellence by Edward Koscic and Associates, LLC
We are proud to announce that PPS Plus Software has been awarded the "Green Light Award" from Edward Koscic and Associates, LLC. "Green Light" vendors have been carefully researched by Edward Koscic and Associates, and their products and/or services have…...more
March
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31 PPS Plus Returns from Tennessee with a Few New Friends… and an Award!
Earlier this week, PPS Plus team members traveled to Franklin to attend Tennessee Association for Home Care's 2010 Spring Conference. While there, they had a chance to meet with current customers, get acquainted with potential customers, network with other vendors and visit…...more
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15 PPS Plus Makes Waves (and a few new friends) at IHCC’s Annual Event
Last week VP of Sales, Mark Scott and Education Director, Jennifer Warfield traveled to Chicago for Illinois Homecare Council's 50th Annual Conference and Exposition. While there, they met and mingled with the more than 250 home care professionals who attended. The…...more
June
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18 Mark Scott, RN, HCS-D Named New Sales Director
PPS Plus Software is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Scott to the position of sales director. Mark joined our company in 2004 as an account executive, overseeing sales and customer service in ten states across the country. In…...more
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18 PPS Plus to Exhibit, Jennifer Warfield to Present at HCAF 2009 Annual Conference
PPS Plus Software representatives will travel to Orlando next week to take part in the Home Care Association of Florida's 2009 Annual Conference being held from June 22-26. The conference is expected to draw more than 300 attendees, exhibitors and…...more
February
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16 PPS Plus Rolls in Biloxi Mardi Gras Parade Today
The PPS Plus staffers make their way toward Downtown Biloxi today to take part in Gulf Coast Carnival Association's 2009 Mardi Gras parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 1 pm and will include more than 30 floats representing…...more
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16 Jennifer Warfield Invited to Speak in Illinois and Oregon
Education Director, Jennifer Warfield, RN, BSN, HCS-D, COS-C has been invited to present at Illinois Homecare Council's (IHCC) 2009 Annual Conference and at the 2009 Oregon Association for Home Care (OAHC) Annual Conference. She will be presenting ICD-9 coding sessions…...more
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09 Denise Burch Earns HCS-D Certification
Coding and OASIS consultant, Denise Burch, LPN, can now add HCS-D to her credentials after earning her homecare coding specialist (diagnosis) certification from the Board of Medical Specialty Coding. Denise is now among the clinicians on staff who can offer…...more
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02 PPS Plus Software Moves Into New Headquarters
The PPS Plus Software offices moved into new company headquarters in Biloxi, Miss. on Friday, Jan. 30. The move is an exciting step for PPS Plus Software as the number of personnel and services have increased significantly since 2006. Although…...more
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