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It’s officially July, and we’re well on our way into summer. The temps are high, and so is the urge to pop into the nearest recreational body of water to cool off. But before you leap into that nearby lake, pool or river, take a moment to arm yourself with what may be new info […]

The history of PTSD goes all the way back to 2100 B.C. – in one of the earliest works of literature, the Epic of Gilgamesh, the main character experiences symptoms such as nightmares after witnessing the death of his best friend. It shows up later in Greek and Latin classics relating to after effects of […]

There’s been a major focus for the past few months on keeping safe physically – social distancing, masking, hand-washing and disinfecting on a regular basis. Rightly so – COVID-19 is highly transmissible and as we’ve seen the symptoms increase, it’s difficult to diagnose and treat. But what about your brain? It needs love too, especially […]

How is it already June? Summer is upon us, Father’s Day is around the corner, and the bbq grills are heating up! What else happens in June? It’s the month we devote to men’s health. And while we should all be attending to our health every day each year, with the state of the world […]

Sue Caito, Chief Clinical Officer of Fusion5, discusses the challenges that healthcare providers may be facing as they begin to reopen facilities and provide patient care while adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines. To access the podcast, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3dhtEer

In recognition of National Nurses Week, we would like to take this time to honor our nurses, the nurses of our partners, of this nation and abroad who make the commitment, each and every day, to take exceptional care of their patients and families. It may come as no surprise, but nurses consistently rank among […]

In a press release on 3/30/20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provided additional background information on regulatory changes, including new rules and waivers, enacted to help combat ongoing COVID-19 patient surges. The additional background includes info on the following: Increase Hospital Capacity – CMS Hospitals Without Walls Rapidly Expand the Healthcare Workforce […]

In a press release on 3/22/20, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced changes to the reporting requirement for providers and facilities participating in several different quality programs. The changes come in the form of exemptions and extensions in respect to the upcoming reporting and submissions deadlines for several programs, including the Merit-based […]

The value of partnership varies, by design: it can be as brief and innocuous as a simple helping hand or a complete overhaul replete with blood, sweat and tears. The outcome of partnership, however crafted and executed, should result in success for all involved – especially when it comes to healthcare. Convener support solutions, also […]

For the first time since 1998, Congress has significantly revised the Home Health (HH) payment model. The Bipartisan Budget Act (BiBA) of 2018, with its subsequent rulemaking and feedback process, went into effect on January 1, 2020 and is called the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). Congress mandated Medicare to create a Home Health (HH) payment […]

Like anything new, the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement – Advanced (BPCI-A) program can seem overwhelming. The team at Fusion5 knows that in part because we have heard from providers and hospitals across the country regarding confusion about the program. There have been misconceptions and misunderstandings that have prevented acute care hospitals (ACHs), physician group […]

The world of bundled payments is constantly changing. Here are answers to a few questions you might have before Model Year 3 of the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement – Advanced (BPCI-A) starts. (Model Year 3 begins January 1, 2020.) What is MACRA? The acronym for the Medicare Access and Chip Reauthorization Act, MACRA mandated […]