Presented by Michael Tidd

Overview:

​CMS has proposed some significant changes for home health in 2024. Everyone is anxious to see what will be finalized from the proposed rules. For example, there is a significant proposed recovery percentage that everyone is opposing and we’re hopeful CMS will follow congress and National Association for Home Care’s encouragement of not implementing. Attend and learn how CMS will change what will be paid for claims and operations and other requirements moving into 2024!

Objectives:

1. Verbalize the payment and penalties that were finalized for 2024.
2. Understand Changes to OASIS assessment policies and practices.
3. Discuss Value Based Purchasing changes and the impact it will have in your agency and finances.

Speaker Biography:

Michael Tidd has over 20 years of experience in the Home Care Industry and is a frequent speaker at HealthCare Synergy Workshops and Webinars. He is a Software Developer, LVN, and Certified in ICD-9/10 Coding and OASIS (COS-C, HCS-D). As the Clinical Manager for HealthCare Synergy, he directs the Outsourced Management Services, assists in regulatory requirement of Synergy EMR, oversees the Clinical Documentation Auditing provided to clients, and participates on the clinical board for Synergy EMR. Michael continues to educate agencies on the ongoing regulations that CMS produces, the proper application of the Medicare Conditions of Participation, and completing timely, accurate, and defendable clinical documentation to survive in the current Medicare Reimbursement Model.