Starting a business is tough, especially in this uncertain economy. If you are ready to take the next step in opening a Home Health, Hospice, DMEPOS or any other business for that matter, your best strategy is to first know what you are up against. Anyone who has taken a “Business 101” class knows that roughly half of new businesses close within one fiscal year. But here are a few interesting facts to help shape your business plan:
Getting Ready to Open Your Own Business? Make Sure You Answer Your Phone/Email/Social Media!
Jan 30, 2013 8:42:38 AM / by ACHC posted in ACHC, Business Plan, Customer Satisfaction, Home Health, Hospice
How Does the Fiscal Cliff Affect Your Business?
Jan 4, 2013 2:48:17 PM / by ACHC posted in ACHC, CMS, Fiscal Cliff, Home Health, Hospice, Medicare 2013, Pharmacy, Rx
To start, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 into law to stave off the fiscal cliff, which left many home health organizations relatively unchanged for another year. Here are the highlights affecting Home Health and Hospice:
Survey The Expert Podcast: Episode 4 "Becoming Accredited"
Dec 12, 2012 12:58:13 PM / by ACHC posted in Accreditation, ACHC, Becoming Accredited, DMEPOS, Home Health, Podcasts: Survey The Expert
Survey The Expert Podcast: Episode 3
Nov 28, 2012 2:50:41 PM / by ACHC posted in Accreditation, ACHC, CMS, Home Health, Podcasts: Survey The Expert
2012 Challenges for Home Health Agencies
Mar 22, 2012 8:34:45 AM / by ACHC posted in Home Health, LinkedIn
2012 will bring new challenges in home health. The pace of the baby boomers becoming Medicare eligible will stay constant at about 9,000 people turning 65 each day. Growth for existing agencies and new start-ups is inevitable.