Plain-language guides for families and physicians
Twenty years of answering the same questions has taught us which ones matter most. Every guide is written by a Kassy Health clinician, reviewed by our Medical Director, and updated regularly.
Editor's picks
The three guides we send most often to families navigating their first home health experience.
What Medicare actually covers for home health
A line-by-line walkthrough of Part A vs. Part B coverage, copays, and the homebound rule — without the fine print fog.
The first 72 hours after hospital discharge
A practical checklist for families: medications, follow-ups, red flags, and the questions to ask before your loved one leaves the hospital.
Caring for an aging parent without losing yourself
How to ask for help, recognize caregiver burnout, and build a sustainable rhythm of care that keeps both of you going.
Recently published
The newest pieces from our clinical team — short, practical, and free of jargon.
Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare for home health
What changes, what stays the same, and which plan affects your home health benefits the most.
CHF at home: tracking weight without the stress
A simple weight log, three numbers to know, and when to call the nurse instead of the ER.
Fall-proofing the bathroom in one afternoon
The five low-cost changes that prevent the most common falls — and the one mistake families make when buying grab bars.
When to start the hospice conversation
Hospice isn't giving up. Here's how to recognize when it's the right kind of care — and how to bring it up with family.
CMS face-to-face documentation that actually clears claims
The three sentences that prevent denials, and the most common documentation gaps we see at intake.
How to talk to a parent about giving up the car keys
The conversation no one wants to have — with a script, the right framing, and how to involve the doctor.
Find what you're looking for
Six curated collections covering the questions families and physicians ask us most often.