Wondering why a good Quality Assurance Specialist is so important?

In this episode, Mariam Treystman breaks down one of the most overlooked (but absolutely essential) roles in every home health and hospice agency: the Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist.

If you’ve ever wondered:

✔ What does a QA actually do?

✔ Do they need to be clinical?

✔ How many QA reviewers does a growing agency need?

✔ Why is QA the difference between passing survey, avoiding denials, and staying compliant?

…this episode is for you.

A strong QA is the backbone of compliance. A weak one costs agencies money, denials, and survey deficiencies.

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Should you start from scratch or buy an existing home health or hospice agency?

In this episode, our co-founder Larry Treystman breaks down the real differences between the three paths you can choose. Including the risks, timelines, and hidden costs most people never hear about.

Whether you’re new to home health, expanding, or deciding between building or buying, this is your essential roadmap.

If you’re considering entering the home health industry, this video will save you years of mistakes and hundreds of thousands of dollars in bad decisions.

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If you’re a home health or hospice agency in California, ALIRTS reports are one annual requirement you need to understand. In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down:✅ What ALIRTS (Automated Licensing Information & Report Tracking System) actually is✅ Why every home health & hospice software must include an ALIRTS report✅ The statistical data California requires, and why manual calculation is nearly impossible✅ Key differences between Home Health ALIRTS and Hospice ALIRTS✅ Why hospice submissions require financial data (and how tax extensions can create problems)✅ What surveyors are now asking for, and how late submissions can lead to deficiencies✅ The biggest mistakes agencies make and how to avoid themWhether you’re new to ALIRTS or looking to avoid costly survey issues, this episode walks you through exactly what you need to know.👇 Subscribe for more plain-language home health & hospice compliance guidance.Like, share, and comment if this episode was helpful!📬 Want tools like this in your inbox? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/newsletter-sign-up

Why did we create The Administrative Compliance Program?

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman shares the story behind the program and the gap it fills for small to mid-sized home health and hospice agencies.

After decades in the industry, we saw how difficult it was for newer (and even seasoned) owners to find clear, actionable guidance, not just regulatory jargon.

That’s where this program comes in.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• Why smaller agencies struggle with compliance compared to large organizations

• How our program helps simplify complex regulatory requirements

• What makes our approach different (and built for real-world operations)

• The goal behind every article, episode, and resource we create

This pod is for the agency owners and staff who have felt like compliance training was too intricate, disconnected from actual agency life, and separate from patient care.

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Choosing an accreditor for your home health or hospice agency is a bigger decision than most people realize.

Costs, survey timelines, rules, culture, surveyor attitude, tech systems, ROI, referral expectations, they all impact your operations for years.

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down what really matters when comparing Joint Commission, ACHC, and CHAP, including insights most agencies don’t learn until after they’re already accredited.

Whether you’re starting a new agency, considering switching, or trying to understand what you signed up for, this episode will help you make the choice best for your agency.

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All agencies need to have an “alternate location” in their emergency plan…but does yours have everything you actually need stored there?

In this episode our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down the exact forms, supplies, tech, and documents you must keep at your alternate operations site to stay Medicare compliant during a real disaster.

If you don’t want surveyors (or an emergency) to catch your agency unprepared, this video is essential.

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You Passed Medicare’s Accreditation Survey… Now What? 🤔

There are a few months efore that provider number comes in, and there’s a lot you can do to set your home health or hospice agency up for success.

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman walks you through what to focus on in the 2–8 months between passing your accreditation and getting your provider number:

📋 How to build your clinical team before accepting patients

🤝 Finding and managing reliable staffing companies

🏢 When to hire or train office staff

💰 Financial setup tips (accounting, payroll, billing, and software)

🧠 Preparing your administrator and DPCS for the workload ahead

🧩 Lining up vendors and compliance support for a smooth launch

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Ever feel like Medicare home health & hospice administrative compliance is just red tape and paperwork? 🗂️

Think again.

In this episode, Mariam Treystman, co-founder of The Home Health Consultant, breaks down how your agency’s administrative compliance directly impacts patient care, from leadership decisions to real-life patient outcomes.

Learn why compliance isn’t just about passing surveys, but about creating structure, accountability, and better patient results. Mariam explains:

✅ Why CMS regulations exist (and what problems they actually solve)

✅ How poor admin systems lead to staff burnout and patient risk

✅ What a “strong compliance culture” looks like in action

✅ How to use compliance data to actually improve patient outcomes

Whether you’re a home health administrator, DPCS, or owner, this episode will reshape the way you think about compliance and help you turn “bureaucracy” into your agency’s biggest advantage.

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You did everything right, passed your survey, documented thoroughly, and followed every policy.

So why did Medicare still deny your claim?

In this episode, Mariam Treystman breaks down the one tool that could transform your agency’s ADR outcomes: Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs).

Learn how LCDs help interpret Medicare’s clinical standards, guide your charting practices, and protect your agency from ADR denials. Whether you’re a home health administrator, DPCS, or compliance lead, this episode will help you close the gap between “doing everything right” and actually getting paid for it.

📘 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) actually are

• How LCDs differ from survey standards and CoPs

• Why your charts can pass survey but fail ADR review

• How to use LCDs to strengthen your documentation and billing

• Practical tips for DPCS and clinical teams to stay compliant

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Hiring field staff for your agency or getting ready for your survey? Your HR files must include specific credentials to stay compliant with Medicare, state regulations, and accrediting bodies. In this episode, Mariam Treystman breaks down exactly what needs to be in every home health or hospice clinician’s HR file.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Required licenses & how to verify them

✔️ CPR certifications (and what’s NOT accepted)

✔️ Physicals, TB tests, and health clearances

✔️ Driver’s license, auto insurance & exceptions

✔️ Malpractice insurance recommendations

✔️ Annual renewal timelines surveyors check closely

Whether you’re onboarding a new RN, LVN, PT, or OT, this checklist will help you stay survey-ready all year.

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