Tip sheets

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ACOs, Providers & Hospitals, Payers, Tip sheets

Transforming emergency department transitions in real time

Emergency department visits often lead to unnecessary hospital stays, higher costs, and fragmented care. WellSky ED Transitions helps providers and payers proactively guide patients to the most appropriate next level of care whether home health, skilled nursing, or primary care improving outcomes, reducing readmissions, and supporting value-based care goals.

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ACOs, Providers & Hospitals, Tip sheets

A TEAM readiness guide

Prepare your organization for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) with this actionable readiness guide. Get practical checklists and strategies to align leadership, improve care coordination, modernize technology, and empower care teams — ensuring success from surgery through post-discharge.

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DME/HME, Tip sheets

Your guide to a successful Medicare National Provider Enrollment site visit

Use this guide to understand Medicare compliance and gain the confidence you need for every Medicare site inspection.

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DME/HME, Tip sheets

6 patient education strategies for CPAP resupply success

Looking to take your CPAP resupply program to the next level? Our comprehensive tip sheet offers practical strategies to help you deliver exceptional support, improve therapy compliance, and foster lasting patient wellness.

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DME/HME, Tip sheets

Motivational interviewing can better support CPAP therapy success

Motivational interviewing is a proven, more collaborative coaching method that centers on patient values and helps keep participation active. Download our tip sheet to learn how this approach can improve therapy adherence, foster lasting health benefits, and empower your DME team.

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DME/HME, Tip sheets

The key to supporting patients is with a successful CPAP resupply program

Looking to elevate your CPAP resupply program? Our comprehensive tip sheet provides practical strategies to help you deliver better support, boost therapy adherence, and foster long-term patient wellness.

DME/HME, Tip sheets

Checklist: Selecting the right DME/HME ERP system

Whether you’re evaluating a new ERP solution or optimizing your current one, this resource is your roadmap to making a smart and impactful technology change.

HOPE Hub Resource

Hospice, On-demand Webinars, Tip sheets

WellSky HOPE Resource Hub

Big changes are coming to hospice care! Starting Oct. 1, 2025, HOPE will replace HIS as mandated by CMS. WellSky is here to help you prepare with our free HOPE Resource Hub—packed with expert-led webinars, written content, and training sessions. Visit the WellSky HOPE Resource Hub today to help you prepare!

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ACOs, Providers & Hospitals, Tip sheets

Tip sheet: Preparing for the CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM)

On Jan. 1, 2026, 740 hospitals will begin participating in the CMS' Transforming Episode Accountability Model. This model changes how hospitals manage patient care and costs under Traditional Medicare for some surgical procedures. In this tip sheet, Tiffany Ferguson, CEO of Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., shares how case managers will need to take on a more expanded role to achieve the model's objectives.

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Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals, Rehabilitation, Services, Tip sheets

Three key reasons post-acute facilities should consider outsourced revenue cycle services

Increased staffing shortages, operational inefficiencies, and ever-changing compliance regulations may be costing your facility more than you think. Discover how outsourcing your revenue cycle to a reputable partner allows you to leverage expertise without sacrificing control or visibility to lessen the impacts of staffing changes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure timely claim management.

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Long-Term Care, Services, Tip sheets

Three key reasons long-term care and skilled nursing facilities should consider outsourced revenue cycle services

Increased staffing shortages, operational inefficiencies, and changing compliance regulations may be costing your facility more than you think. Learn how outsourcing revenue cycle services allows you to leverage expertise without sacrificing control or visibility to lessen the impacts of staffing changes, improve operational efficiency, and more.

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Home Health, Hospice, Services, Tip sheets

Three key reasons home health and hospice agencies should consider outsourced revenue cycle services

Increased staffing shortages, operational inefficiencies, and ever-changing compliance regulations may be costing your agency more than you think. Discover how outsourcing your revenue cycle to a reputable partner allows you to leverage expertise without sacrificing control or visibility to lessen the impacts of staffing changes, improve operational efficiency, and more.

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Hospice, Tip sheets

FAQ about the FY25 hospice final rule

In a recent webinar from WellSky, hospice regulatory expert Katherine Morrison covered key elements of the hospice final rule, like the payment updates, the new process measures for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), how the new Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool will impact hospice care delivery, and more. Now, in this new tip sheet, Katherine provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the FY 2025 hospice final rule.

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ACOs, Providers & Hospitals, Tip sheets

5 expectations you should have for your care transition software

With the right software, providers can optimize and streamline transition-of-care workflows, leverage predictive analytics for intelligent care management to support clinical decision-making, and find the right post-acute settings based on quality and outcomes. Download now to discover how WellSky® CarePort solutions can revolutionize your approach and unlock your organization's full potential.

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Home Health, Tip sheets

FAQ about the CY25 home health proposed rule

On June 26, CMS released the home health proposed rule for calendar year 2025. In a new tip sheet, home health regulatory expert and advocate, Cindy Campbell, MHA-Healthcare Informatics, BSN, RN, COQS, CCS-HH provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the proposed rule.

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Hospice, Tip sheets

FAQ about the FY25 hospice proposed rule

As fiscal year 2025 approaches, there is a lot to prepare for in the year ahead. In a new tip sheet, hospice regulatory expert, Katherine Morrison, RN, MSN, CHPN, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the FY25 hospice proposed rule.

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Human Services, Tip sheets

State director's guide to planning for the Access Rule

Review all the technology considerations, procurement options, and implementation issues of the Access Rule in this comprehensive guide. You will see how to meet all the requirements of the rule with one procurement, address implications of other recent rules affecting your program, and review options that can save you from a lengthy RFP process.

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Payers, Tip sheets

Tackling post-acute challenges: Survey reveals the need for more health plan visibility into post-acute care management

WellSky surveyed health plans on the biggest challenges they've encountered in post-acute care management. Respondents were from health plans with Medicare enrollments ranging from 115,000 to over 7 million members. From high costs to acute care readmissions, one of the key takeaways was health plans want more visibility into post-acute care management.

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Home Health, Hospice, Personal Care, Tip sheets

The dos and don’ts of how to communicate with someone who is suffering

Supporting clients, caregivers, and loved ones in a time of suffering is a challenge. As an agency you need to be able to equip yourself and your employees with tips and tools on how to navigate those trying times. Download this latest tip sheet from Dr. Carla Cheatham, MA, MDiv, PhD, TRT can help you do that.

ACOs, Providers & Hospitals, Tip sheets

2023 Insights from physician leaders in ambulatory care

WellSky surveyed physicians in ambulatory care across the country who are not utilizing the WellSky Next Generation Provider Solution & Services Suite. We asked them how they manage value-based care programs, the challenges they face, and their visions for the future.

Long-Term Care, Tip sheets

The RSV vaccine and your residents

Read our latest tip sheet to learn about how long-term care facilities can educate their residents on the RSV vaccine and help ensure they are protected against the virus.

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Behavioral Health, Tip sheets

E-prescribing benefits and best practices for behavioral health providers

Understand the benefits and best practices of e-prescribing for behavioral health providers, and the importance technology plays.

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Behavioral Health, Tip sheets

Transforming wound care for people with mental illness: Leveraging technology to bridge the gap

Learn more about the unique challenges behavioral healthcare providers face when providing complex medical care and mental health treatment at the same time — and how technology can help.

Hospice, Tip sheets

FAQ about the Hospice Care Index score

The Hospice Care Index (HCI), a claims-based quality measure included in the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), reveals a lot about how a hospice agency cares for its patients. In this new tip sheet, home health and hospice consultant Beth Noyce, RN, BSJMC, HCS-C, BCHH-C, COQS, of Noyce Consulting, provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the HCI.

Hospice, Tip sheets

FAQ about the FY 2024 hospice final rule

Read the latest FAQ tip sheet from Katherine Morrison, MSN, RN, CHPN, Director of Hospice Consulting Operations at WellSky, to better understand the FY24 hospice final rule, which went into effect on October 1, 2023.

Specialty Pharmacy, Tip sheets

URAC’s specialty pharmacy update: What you need to know

In 2022, Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) standards changed significantly. With more than 500 pharmacies accredited by URAC for Specialty Pharmacy, the stakes are high for all parties involved when standards shift. Explore this tip sheet to understand what these changes may mean for your organization.

Personal Care, Tip sheets

Five reasons caregiver training matters

One of the biggest challenges facing personal care agencies today is caregiver engagement and retention. This latest tip sheet summarizes five key takeaways on how caregiver training can improve your agency’s recruitment and retention strategies.

Long-Term Care, Tip sheets

[FAQ from the webinar] New MDS User Manual draft: What long-term care providers need to know

In this FAQ tip sheet, Scott answers questions from the webinar about updates to the MDS User Manual draft.

Hospice, Tip sheets

FAQ about the 2024 hospice proposed rule

At the end of March, CMS released the proposed payment rule for hospice providers for FY 2024. It includes a proposed update to hospice payments by 2.8%, which would increase hospice payments by $720 million. In addition, there are important proposed updates to the HQRP, the hospice certification process, the HOPE tool, and more. In this tip sheet, WellSky hospice regulatory expert Katherine Morrison answers FAQs about the hospice proposed rule.

Hospice, Tip sheets

FAQ from the webinar: Understanding and improving Hospice Star Ratings

CMS began publicly reporting Hospice Star Ratings on Care Compare in 2022, and some agencies were surprised when ratings didn't reflect positively on their hospice work. Though consumers are familiar with star ratings, Hospice Star Ratings work a little differently, grading on a curve. In this tip sheet, home health and hospice consultant, Beth Noyce, answers frequently asked questions about Hospice Star Ratings.

Rehabilitation, Tip sheets

FY 2024 IRF PPS Proposed Rule: The potential impact on inpatient rehabilitation

On April 3, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the proposed rule for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). In this latest tip sheet, inpatient rehabilitation expert Jane Snecinski, FACHE, MRMC, MBA, President of Post Acute Advisors, breaks down this industry-changing legislation.

Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals, Tip sheets

Breaking down the FY 2024 LTCH PPS and IPPS proposed rule

Stanley Nachimson, Principal of Nachimson Advisors, breaks down the FY 2024 LTCH PPS proposed rule. Read the tip sheet to learn about the changes included in this proposed rule and how providers should prepare.

Long-Term Care, Tip sheets

FY 2024 SNF PPS Proposed Rule: The impact on SNFs

Long-term care expert Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, CIC, QCP, IPCO, Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat, breaks down the industry-changing legislation in the FY 2024 SNF PPS proposed rule for you.

Hospice, Tip sheets

[FAQ from the webinar] Hospice surveys 2023

Hospice surveys have always struck fear into the hearts of administrators and clinical leaders. And now, the CMS has updated the State Operations Manual that guides surveys. Fortunately, savvy hospices can use that information to develop their own QAPI plans and better prepare for state surveys. In a new tip sheet, home health and hospice consultant, Beth Noyce, answers the most frequently asked questions about hospice surveys in 2023.

Home Health, Tip sheets

[FAQ from the webinar] Strategic planning for success in 2023

Read the latest FAQ tip sheet from renowned healthcare expert, Sharon Harder, President, C3 Advisors LLC, to learn tips for strategic planning for home health agencies for success in 2023.

Home Health, Hospice, Palliative, Personal Care, Tip sheets

10 self-care strategies to help care for professional caregivers

We know self-care is extremely important, but lack of time, energy, and money can make it feel impossible. Read the latest tip sheet from Dr. Carla Cheatham, MA MDiv, PhD, TRT to learn 10 self-care strategies to help care for professional caregivers.

Blood, Tip sheets

Improve quality and reduce risk in your facility

A complete quality management suite designed for assurance.

Blood Management, Tip sheets

WellSky Transfusion integrates seamlessly with Epic

Learn about the blood bank with the most experience integrating with Epic

Blood, Tip sheets

A 7-point guide for hospital IT executives to communicating the value of hosting

Communicate the value of hosting to your leadership.

Behavioral Health, Tip sheets

EHR checklist for behavioral health facilities

Use our checklist to help evaluate EHRs for your behavioral health facility.

Rehabilitation, Tip sheets

Maintaining compliance while managing rehabilitation staffing shortages

Download this free tip sheet to learn how to help ensure compliance with rehab physician provided care.

Behavioral Health, Tip sheets

Tips to build your organization's reputation and expand your referral network

Learn about steps you can take to improve your organization’s reputation and build your referral network.

Human Services, Tip sheets

Workforce development: Meet the growing demand for aging and disability services

The workforce shortage has reached crisis levels for state agencies that provide aging and disability services. This tip sheet can help your agency respond more effectively with approaches compiled by the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities (NASDDDS), Guidehouse, and WellSky.

Behavioral Health, Tip sheets

Addressing social determinants of health in behavioral healthcare: A comprehensive guide for inpatient behavioral health providers

This guide addresses what social determinants of health are, how they impact a client’s mental health, and how technology can help behavioral health providers address them in a personalized treatment plan.

Tip sheets, Value-Based Purchasing

National Home Health Value-Based Purchasing starts in 2022 — are you ready?

In this tip sheet, home health operations expert Cindy Campbell distills the most important information you need to know to prepare for Home Health Value-Based Purchasing and outlines the six most important areas of focus to build excellence within your agency now.

Human Services, Tip sheets

Five steps to improve your VR program with analytics

Download this guide to help your VR agency use analytics to drive improvements in your fiscal position, demonstrate positive employment outcomes, and tell the story of your program’s value.

Blood, Tip sheets

The role of interoperability in your blood bank

The ability to meaningfully share and analyze patient data is paramount to improve care outcomes and drive financial performance. Understanding the overall impact of interoperability to your organization can help your blood bank as you advocate for improved integration.

Home Infusion, Rehabilitation, Tip sheets

Understanding telehealth and Medicare coverage

In this free tip sheet, Jeff S. Baird, JD, and Kelly T. Custer, JD of Brown & Fortunato, PC provide a brief analysis of how rehabilitation providers can use temporarily approved telehealth services in their facilities or practices.

Home Infusion, Tip sheets

CareTend - Looking back at 2019

A re-cap: CareTend's Innovations and enhancements of 2019.

Home Infusion, Tip sheets

Five areas where performing audits can help your business

Do you know how to gauge your business?