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Now is the Time to Prepare for the New Discharge Function Score!
Now is the Time to Prepare for the New Discharge Function Score!
Complimentary Webinar:
Complimentary Webinar:
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 1:00 PM CT
With the final CY2024 rule, home health agencies face several changes, including the new Discharge Function Score. Derived from Section GG of the OASIS, this measure will be included in the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program beginning January 2025.
The baseline year for reporting the Discharge Function Score is 2023 and your OASIS documentation is already making a difference for your score and VBP reimbursement.
CMS has stated that home health agencies need to place more emphasis on Section GG, especially the “activity not assessed” items. This webinar will provide the latest guidance and strategies for improving Section GG accuracy so your agency can prepare for the new VBP measure.
What you’ll learn:
How the new Discharge Function Score is derived from Section GG
Best practices for documenting Section GG items
Strategies for navigating the Discharge Function measure
*The webinar is being offered by Simple LTC, a Netsmart Solution, and has no affiliation with CDPHE.
Below are a List of Training Opportunities Provided by the CDC Learning Network
Below are a List of Training Opportunities Provided by the CDC Learning Network
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Information provided by the CMS National Training Program
Information provided by the CMS National Training Program
Get Protection from the Flu
Get Protection from the Flu
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A high-dose flu vaccine is recommended for people who are 65 or older for a better immune response and better protection against the flu. For more information, visit Specific Flu Shots for People 65 and Older.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers many preventive services like the flu shot and screening services for cancers, like lung cancer.
To learn more about what Medicare covers visit Medicare.gov/coverage/is-your-test-item-or-service-covered.
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