A lot of agencies focus only on “passing survey”…

But long-term success in home health and hospice depends on maintaining compliance every single day… not just during survey season. 📋🏥

In this episode, Mariam Treystman from The Home Health Consultant breaks down the REAL difference between:

✅ Mock surveys

✅ Survey prep

✅ Continuous compliance consulting

If your agency is trying to improve operations, reduce compliance risk, avoid complaint surveys, and build sustainable systems, this conversation is for you.

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Are your QAPI meetings actually helping your agency improve… or are they just another quarterly requirement? 👀

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down:

✅ What QAPI meetings are

✅ Who should be involved

✅ What data agencies should review

✅ How to identify patient safety & quality issues

✅ Common mistakes agencies make during QAPI

✅ How strong QAPI systems improve compliance, outcomes & profitability

She also explains how continuous compliance programs support long-term operational success beyond survey prep alone.

Whether you’re running a startup agency or managing a large multi-department operation, this episode will help you understand how QAPI should actually function inside a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency. 📊🏥

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🚨 California home health agencies: major regulatory changes are here.

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down the new California home health licensure moratorium and the regulatory changes affecting agencies across the state. 🏥📋

If you own, operate, manage, or work for a California home health agency, these changes could directly affect your operations, growth plans, ownership structure, and compliance responsibilities.

⚠️ The regulatory environment is changing quickly. Understanding these requirements and preparing early can help your agency avoid unnecessary compliance risks.

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💬 Have questions about compliance or survey readiness?

Request a free strategy call with our team.

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Learn the most important questions to ask before hiring a home health billing company.

Whether you’re starting a new home health agency, replacing your current biller, or trying to improve cash flow, choosing the right billing partner can make or break your business. In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down the key questions every agency owner should ask before signing a billing contract.

Many agency owners focus only on price when evaluating billing companies. In reality, poor billing processes can lead to delayed payments, claim denials, cash flow problems, staffing challenges, and even patient care issues.

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California hospice operations are changing. 🚨 On June 22, 2026, new California Title 22 requirements went into effect for CDPH-licensed hospices — and some of the changes could significantly impact how agencies staff, train, and operate.

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down the operational side of the new California hospice Title 22 regulations and explains what hospice owners, administrators, DPCSs, medical directors, and compliance teams need to know.

We cover:

🏥 New hospice inspection requirements

📍 Geographic Service Areas (GSA)

📊 GSA calculations and unmet need

🎓 New management training requirements

👩‍⚕️ The 12-patient nurse assignment rule

🚨 Patient acuity systems

📋 Documentation and competency requirements

The biggest takeaway? Hospice compliance is becoming more intentional, data-driven, and operationally focused.

📩 Need help implementing California hospice compliance requirements? Contact The Home Health Consultant at [email protected] or 877-406-9727.

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🚨 Medicare vs Medi-Cal: Which one should your agency actually work with?

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, our co-founder Mariam Treystman and Kelly McCarthy break down the realities of setting up a Medi-Cal provider account, getting your Medi-Cal PIN through PAVE, and the financial truth about accepting Medi-Cal patients in home health and hospice.

This conversation covers the operational, financial, and compliance realities agencies face when deciding whether Medi-Cal is worth it.

💡 Whether you’re opening a new agency, expanding insurance contracts, or trying to understand California healthcare reimbursement, this is essential listening.

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🚨 California Hospice Leaders: The New Title 22 Rules Are Here — Are You Ready?

New CDPH Title 22 requirements are changing how California hospices handle ownership changes, reporting deadlines, license renewals, staffing qualifications, office requirements, vacancies, and more.

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, Kelly McCarthy breaks down the new hospice rules and, most importantly, what you need to do now to stay prepared and compliant.

The biggest takeaway? Planning and preparedness are going to be critical.

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⚠️ Note: This episode is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements and agency interpretations can change, so consult the applicable regulations and qualified compliance professionals for guidance specific to your organization.

Governing body meetings aren’t just a formality, they’re a compliance requirement that can directly impact your agency’s success ⚠️

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, Mariam Treystman breaks down governing body (GB) meetings in home health and hospice, including what they are, who should be involved, how often they should happen, and what MUST be approved to stay compliant.

If your governing board isn’t structured properly (or your meetings aren’t covering the right items) you could be putting your agency at risk during surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews.

Whether you’re an agency owner, administrator, compliance officer, or consultant, this episode will help you build a stronger governance structure and avoid costly compliance gaps.

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🔍 Applying for a Home Health Agency, Hospice, or Healthcare License in California?

In this episode, Kelly McCarthy from The Home Health Consultant breaks down one of the most common sources of confusion during the application process is fingerprinting requirements. Many providers don’t realize that California agencies often need two different types of background checks depending on the application they’re submitting.

Whether you’re opening a Home Health Agency, Hospice Agency, changing ownership, or completing a Medicare enrollment application, understanding these requirements can help you avoid costly delays and compliance issues.

📌 Learn what documents you need, who needs to be fingerprinted, and how to stay compliant throughout the application process.

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🏥 What exactly is a competency evaluation in home health and hospice?

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam treystman breaks down one of the most misunderstood compliance requirements in home health and hospice operations: clinician competencies.

Learn:

✅ What competencies are

✅ Who can perform competency evaluations

✅ When competencies must be completed

✅ Annual competency requirements

✅ Competency rules for RNs, LVNs, PTs, OTs, STs, and Home Health Aides

✅ Observation vs. simulation-based competencies

✅ Common mistakes agencies make that can create compliance risks

Whether you’re an owner, administrator, DPCS, clinical manager, or compliance professional, understanding competency requirements is critical for maintaining compliance and preparing for survey.

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