The ABCs of PDGM: What it Means to Home Health and How You Should Prepare

According to industry experts, the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) is the biggest change to home health in nearly 20 years. HHAs of all shapes and sizes can expect significant changes for episodes beginning on or after January 1, 2020. You must have a deep understanding of how PDGM works and how it will affect your reimbursement to successfully prepare well in advance of this change. Join HEALTHCAREfirst’s regulatory team for an overview of PDGM, including tips and resources to help your home health agency prepare.

We’ll share with you:
• Overview of PDGM
• PDGM Basics including 30-day Payment Periods and Case-Mix Components
• Documentation, billing, and reimbursement changes
• Best practices to help get your agency ready

You must be ready for PDGM or face serious consequences. It's imperative that you prepare now so you don’t suffer a disruption in cash flow or lost reimbursement due to documentation, coding, or billing errors.