In this episode, AGG Post-Acute & Long-Term Care co-chair Jason Bring is joined by Kathy Barton and Natalie McNeal of Northeast Georgia Health System. Kathy and Natalie share insights on navigating the complexities of hospice audits, discuss their experiences with the appeal process, and offer practical strategies for success. They also delve into lessons learned, the importance of thorough documentation, and how to effectively prepare for administrative hearings.

In this episode, AGG Post-Acute & Long-Term Care co-chair Jason Bring is joined by AGG Healthcare attorney Charmaine Mech Aguirre to discuss the latest developments in the palliative care industry across the country. Jason and Charmaine talk through the key differences between hospice and palliative care, various models and approaches providers are adopting, and regulatory and reimbursement challenges. From state licensure requirements to compliance with the Anti-Kickback Statute, they provide valuable insights and practical advice for providers looking to expand or refine their palliative care services.

In this episode, AGG Post-Acute & Long-Term Care co-chair Jason Bring is joined by Megan Turby and Lisa Barker, MD, of Gulfside Healthcare Services in Land O' Lakes, Florida. AGG represented Gulfside in a series of hospice audit appeals before multiple administrative law judges ("ALJs"). Megan and Dr. Barker share their experiences in the ALJ hearings, as well as lessons learned. Their discussion also emphasizes how to prepare for hearings and prevent denials from the outset.

In this episode, Jason Bring, AGG Healthcare partner and co-chair of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care team, and Lanchi Nguyen Bombalier, AGG Healthcare partner and member of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care, Hospitals & Health Systems, and Healthcare Private Equity industry teams, discuss “Home Health and Hospice: Reimbursement Audits and Appeals.” Jason and Lanchi provide a high-level overview of the audit environment and how to better prepare and navigate the process.

In this episode, Jason Bring, AGG Healthcare partner and co-chair of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care team; Alex Foster, AGG Healthcare partner and member of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care and Private Equity teams; and Charmaine Mech, AGG Healthcare associate and member of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care team, discuss “Home Health and Hospice Diligence,” where Alex and Charmaine provide a high-level overview of the healthcare regulatory diligence performed in acquisitions as well as nuances buyers and sellers should be aware of in the home health and hospice space.

In this episode, Jason Bring, AGG Healthcare partner and co-chair of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care industry team; Matt Brohm, AGG Healthcare partner and co-chair of the Healthcare Private Equity team; and Alex Foster, AGG Healthcare partner, discuss the macro environment for deals involving care at home, as well as some of the legal and business issues we see cropping up in deals — some good and some bad.