Following the release of the home health proposed rule, CMS will be hosting an open door forum at 2 p.m. July 9 (registration info below).
 
According to the agenda, CMS will provide information on the proposed rule, which includes a 1.7% payment cut, or a $280 million reduction in payments; new Social Determinant of Health questions to be added to the OASIS in 2027; and Conditions of Participation requirements for agencies to maintain an acceptance to service policy and to make specified information publicly available.
 
CMS will also have updates on the July Care Compare refresh, the first Annual Performance Report under Home Health Value-Based Purchasing and hospice public reporting. There will also be a chance for questions and answers.

Registration information from CMS

Register in advance for this webinar:
Meeting ID: 160 823 4591
Passcode: 200020
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You may also add the webinar to your calendar using the drop-down arrow on the “Webinar Registration Approved” webpage after registering. Although the ODFs are now a Zoom webinar, we will only use the audio function, no need for cameras to be on.