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Presenters will review how agency outcomes affect Star Ratings under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). A case study will be presented focusing on care of the patient with a specific primary diagnosis and differences between caring for the patient under the Prospective Payment System versus PDGM. Key areas of focus will be managing inappropriate Low Utilization Payment Adjustments under PDGM, cost-effective approaches for improving functional status of patients under PDGM, and recommended metrics to track under PDGM. Course Author: Christopher Attaya, MBA & Sue Payne Read more

The Medicare home health benefit has undergone significant policy changes over the past several years, and the future will be no different as we face the overhaul of the payment methodology system, continued scrutiny by auditors, and more demonstrations. Attend this informative session for a look at how Washington is reforming long-term care and explore myriad legislative and regulatory issues impacting providers, including the Patient- Driven Groupings Model, the Review Choice Demonstration, and more. Course Author:  <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> William A. Dombi, Esq. Read more

Home health providers in Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, and Texas are gearing up for implementation of the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) in their states. During this presentation, Palmetto GBA’s Tammy Tucci will focus on the RCD program and selection process through the eService portal. She will discuss in detail the initial review and subsequent review choices. Additionally, Palmetto's CJ Sims will wrap up the session with a review of the clinical side of the home health benefit and what Palmetto is looking for when submitting a pre-claim review.    Course Author: Tammy Tucci, BA, Manager of Provider Outreach & Education, Palmetto GBA and CJ Sims, Senior Provider Education Consultant, Palmetto GBA  PT credits awarded for course completions are approved for 1 year and expire at the end of the calendar year unless otherwise stated. For a complete list of courses offering PT credits for this year, click here. Read more

Coding is a core element of Home Health, yet it is very complex under ICD-10. The FY2020 ICD-CM final code set includes 273 new, 30 revised and 21 deleted codes as well as 98 Tabular Instruction changes. This session will review the October 2019 coding updates. Changes and challenging coding areas will be reviewed. In addition, key parts of coding under PDGM will be reviewed as beginning January 2020 the PDGM Clinical Groupings will be a key factor in coding and will have enormous impact to your agency.  Speaker/Course Author - Sharon Litwin, RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D  Read more

Join Home Care Sales' Cheryl Peltekis, RN, also known as "The Solutionist" to learn the three most common misconceptions that are blocking you from growing your home care agency.  Course Author: Cheryl Peltekis, RN  Read more

Former Personal Care Assistant, now Savii CEO, Kristen Duell will guide attendees to help reduce agency turnover, boost retention, and keep growing your home care agency. Get Savyy on our retention strategy! Speaker/Course Author - Kristen Duell Read more