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NEW Study Released on Value of Medicare Home Health Services

Avalere Health just released an in-depth study that confirms patients who received Medicare home health services soon after a hospital discharge SAVE Medicare over $1.71 billion in care expenditures. The study also determined that an additional $1.77 billion in savings is possible if other patients in the study had used home health services. The study focused on patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Diabetes.

icon NEW Study Released on Value of Medicare Home Health Services

Welcome to the Tennessee Association For Home Care

TAHC represents Home Health Agencies, Home Medical Equipment Companies, Hospice Organizations, Personal Support Service Agencies, Professional Service Agencies and other individuals or businesses that allow consumers the choice of remaining at HOME for short or long term care. TAHC’s diversified Membership works cooperatively as the HOMECARE VOICE in Tennessee and nationally. Get involved –Join TAHC & be a force of change.

Last Updated (Monday, 27 July 2009 19:58)

 

New at TAHC

OASIS C Accuracy

An in-state OASIS C Workshop at an economical price.. OASIS documentation is a critical facet of home health care Management. It is the source of data that defines payment and quality outcomes. A day and a half program with optional Certification exam offered (separately) the second afternoon. To offer these discounted rates, registration must be paid by check.

Presented by:  Judy Adams, RN, BSN, HCS-D, COS-C

Workshop Dates:  Monday, October 4th, 2010 - 8:00am – 4:30pm & Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 - 8:00am – 11:30am Central Time

Exam Date & Time (optional)
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Location: Willis Conference Center, 26 Century Blvd., Nashville, TN 37214
REGISTER TODAY ONLINE!

Click here for brochure and details: icon 10/4-10/5/10 - OASIS C Accuracy Workshop


Beyond the Basics: ICD-9-CM Coding for Home Health

An in-state home health coding program at an economical price for your coders, quality improvement and clinical staff.  Beat the coding maze & code for accurate PPS payments and outcome improvements. A day and a half program with optional Certification exam offered (separately) the second afternoon.  To offer these discounted rates, registration must be paid by check. 

Presented by: Judy Adams, RN, BSN, HCS-D, COS-C

Workshop Dates: 
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 - 8:00am – 4:30pm & Thursday, October 7th, 2010 - 8:00am – 11:30am

Exam Date & Time: Thursday, October 7th, 2010 - 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Location: Willis Conference Center-Nashville, 26 Century Blvd, Nashville, TN. 37214

REGISTER TODAY ONLINE!

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NEW! TAHC Community Education Brochures and Resources

Members Only! Order on-line today & receive your selected Brochure(s) by email ready for printing. A special ‘right to print’ price of $299 offers you a standardized homecare brochure ready to print & use in your community education efforts. Choose from the initial five (5) Brochures listed below. Click the Brochure Title to learn more specifics about the offering – then order today using the TAHC secure on-line ordering system through PayPal. You do not have to have a PayPal account to order, just a valid credit card.

1. A Consumer Guide to Homecare in Tennessee

2. A Consumer Guide To Homecare Personal Care Services in Tennessee

3. A Consumer Guide to Preventing Falls

4. A Consumer Guide to Recognizing & Preventing Falls

5. A Consumer Guide to Oxygen Safety In the Home

Click here or on the Members Only Menu Item for TAHC Community Education Brochures and Resources.


 Paying Membership Dues Online – NEW for 2010!

You can now pay your TAHC Membership Dues through our secure PayPal site with your credit card. Just enter the invoice number and membership dues amount and follow the PayPal directions. You will receive a PayPal confirmation of your transaction for your records. Click here on the "2010 TAHC Membership Dues"  link or access the payment form from the menu at the left.

If you are joining without an invoice, consult the TAHC Membership application (on our website) for the dues amount or call 615/885-3399 to speak to a TAHC Representative. You can join anytime during the year & may be eligible for corporate or first time member discounts.

Remember that we use your TAHC Membership information to update our website so referral sources, consumers and others know how to reach you. Please be sure we have your most up to date information by faxing (615/885-4191) or mailing your (new or updated) application to

TAHC, 131 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN. 37214

to complete your membership process with TAHC.


Tennessee Association for Home Care Contact Your Legislator Center

We are glad you are committed to contacting your Legislator(s) on Homecare Issues. Legislators DO want to hear from you. They are anxious to know what is important to their voters. TAHC wants to help you continuously communicate with your Legislator so that they are aware and supportive of issues that positively affect you, your patients/clients and your business.
 
Click here to go to the ‘Contact Your Legislator’ link. There you will find:
  1. A link to help you decide WHO your Legislator is – just enter your zip code. Whether the issue is federal (health care reform or Medicare, etc.) or a State issue (TennCare, etc.), these links start your road to communicating on a regular basis with your Legislator(s) by just opening this page.
     
  2. Specific Homecare Issues or Legislative Bill #s and Talking Points on those Issues or Legislation.
     
  3. Sample Letters to send to your Legislator on each of those Issues or the ability to write your own letter.
     
  4. A link to send your letter by email. 
If you have questions along the way, call the TAHC Office at 615.885.3399 or email gayla.sasser@tahc-net.org   We hope that you will keep us posted on responses you receive from your Legislator so we can effectively track our industry’s efforts to BRING HEALTHCARE BACK HOME!

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Welcome to TAHC-NET.ORG website. Our website has two areas available: the "Main Menu" for the general public and the "Member's Only Menu" for TAHC members only. To access the Members Only section you will need to register through the "Register" link here or at the "TAHC Member Login" on the left below.

Please note that we have moved our membership to the updated server.  If you have any problems logging onto the website please simply re-register.

TAHC Online Registration Events
09 09 2010 - 09 09 2010 What Home Care Providers Need to Know About Health Care Reform, Teleconference, Your Location
09 14 2010 - 09 14 2010 Bereavement for Staff, Teleconference, Your Location
10 04 2010 - 10 05 2010 OASIS C Accuracy Workshop - Members (After Sept. 1), Willis Conference Center-Nashville, Nashville, TN.
10 04 2010 - 10 05 2010 OASIS C Accuracy Workshop - Non-Members (After Sept. 1), Willis Conference Center-Nashville, Nashville, TN.
10 06 2010 - 10 07 2010 Beyond the Basics: ICD-9-CM Coding for Home Health - Non-Members (After Sept. 1), Willis Conference Center-Nashville, Nashville, TN.
10 06 2010 - 10 07 2010 Beyond the Basics: ICD-9-CM Coding for Home Health - Members (After Sept. 1), Willis Conference Center-Nashville, Nashville, TN.
11 07 2010 - 11 09 2010 2010 Fall Conference Sponsorship & Exhibition Registration, The Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg, TN
11 07 2010 - 11 09 2010 2010 Fall Conference Schedule at a Glance & Registration, The Park Vista Hotel, Gatlinburg, TN
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