Description

Do you think OASIS only pertains to your Medicare and Medicaid patients? Think again! As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial for all home care providers participating in the Medicare or Medicaid program. The 2025 updates to the OASIS-E1 assessment tool introduce new requirements and adjustments that directly impact patient care documentation and reimbursement processes. This webinar will delve into these changes, with a special focus on the expectations and requirements when it comes to OASIS completion for Certified Home Health providers and those patients with reimbursement sources other than traditional or managed care Medicare and Medicaid. By understanding these updates, providers can ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and maintain high-quality care standards.

Objectives:

1. Understand the Key Changes: Identify and interpret the major updates in the 2025 OASIS-E1, including new data elements and documentation requirements.
2. Impact on Completion Requirements for Certified Providers for Payors Other than Medicare: Analyze how the OASIS-E1 changes influence interactions with private payors, including implications for reimbursement and care coordination.
3. Compliance Strategies: Develop strategies for ensuring compliance with the updated OASIS-E1 standards while working with all payors.
4. Best Practices for Implementation: Explore practical steps for integrating the 2025 OASIS-E1 changes into your practice to enhance care delivery and optimize financial outcomes.

This webinar is designed to equip Certified home health providers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the upcoming changes confidently and effectively. 

Meet the Speaker

Heather Curren RN, BSN, HCS-D, HCS-H, COS-C
Director of Education, Coding and OASIS Division, SimiTree

Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1992. She has extensive field and case management experience in both home health and hospice. Heather has held various positions in home health and hospice agencies including supervisor, performance improvement coordinator, staff development director and appeals auditor. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines. Heather has also written many policies and procedures to include standardized nursing procedures for submission to the nursing board. Performance improvement activities, auditing and development of state actions plans are also areas of expertise for Heather. She has taken the lead role in the preparation of home health and hospice agencies for accreditation by the state and also CHAP and ACHC. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in OASIS competency, COS-C and as a Homecare Coding Specialist Diagnosis and Hospice, HCS-D & HCS-H. She has authored a book on medical necessity for home health. Heather currently works as a Director of Education for SimiTree HC in the coding and OASIS division. She enjoys spending time with family, is an avid football fan and enjoys time spent with her children and new grandson.

Cost:

MHHA Member:  $85.00

NonMember:      $170.00