Whether you are a brand new agency or a seasoned one, this class is designed to eliminate fear, stress, and deficiencies during the survey process. This seminar will provide you with all the necessary tools to create a constant state of readiness at your agency. We will discuss the ultimate step-by-step approach to navigating the Joint Commission Standards, CMS Guidelines and Deemed Status survey process. You will learn how to develop a survey preparation binder, which will provide you with all the information needed to present to your surveyor upon arrival, setting the tone for a stress-free and a successful survey experience. Through the detailed approach, you will be able to identify potential deficiencies prior to the surveyor finding them, develop a plan of corrections, and bring your agency up to compliance prior to your survey. You will be presented with proven strategies and examples used during the most recent surveys as well as new survey protocols taking effect January 1, 2017.

The Patient-Driven Grouping Model (PDGM) represents the most sweeping changes in the home health industry since the introduction of the Prospective Payment System (PPS) in 2000.

Being ahead of the crowd and understanding the role YOUR documentation plays such an important role. Solid Home Care documentation is the KEY to survival with Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits, accurate functional scoring, star ratings, and ultimate PDGM success. Learn the importance of the comprehensive assessment to support the POC and OASIS responses and be prepared for the survey by adherence to the CoP’s.

This seminar offers education and strategy to provide agency owners, administrators, business managers and billing staffs with practical information to equip your agency to collect and retain reimbursements due from all payer sources. The continuing shift in the industry to tie payments to quality services hits home in 2023 with the nationwide implementation of Home Health Value Based Purchasing. National Medicare enrollment continues to move toward enrollees choosing Medicare Advantage Commercial Insurers while the Medicare Fee- For Service enrollment continues to diminish as a percentage of total. Our experienced industry experts will provide valuable practical insight that will be beneficial and enlightening to newly certified or long-standing home health provider administration and staff members.

This seminar will show you the change for Patient Driven Grouping Model (PDGM) Payment System

1. Strategies to improve Home Health reimbursement with Medicare Advantage Plans

2. 10 Cost Cutting measures you implement to adjust and mitigate cope with cuts
3. Implementing an Outpatient Therapy Programs
4. Maintenance Programs
5. Flu Shots

Government Programs

1. Learn  about application for TAX Credit from IRS
2. Adjustments to 432 Rates and LUPA Thresholds.