It can be easy to get lost in the details of PDGM and forget how vital outcomes and ratings are in driving overall agency success. It’s one of the biggest reasons why appropriately managing therapy in PDGM is a key competency.
In HealthPRO Heritage at Home's recent survey with the National Association for Home Care and Hospice regarding therapy in PDGM, 48% of respondents anticipate less therapy utilization. Agencies should be cautioned on cutting therapy utilization given the focus on functional assessment and outcomes. Functional assessments - completed best by a skilled therapist - will contribute significantly to payment in PDGM, while also continuing to drive publicly reported outcome measures and star ratings.
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