LeadingAge NY issues an analysis of the HH PPS proposed rule for CY 2016, including the value-based purchasing (VBP) model.

Four dates regarding upcoming training on home care quality metrics, conference call on HH PPS and a reminder of CHHA/LTHHCP cost reports that are due. 

The Home Health Compare Quality of Patient Care Star Rating measure has been added to the 29 existing measures currently available in Home Health Quality Metrics, an interactive web-based benchmarking tool available free to LeadingAge home health members.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted six home health updates. LeadingAge NY will be conducting training on Home Health Quality Metrics on August 5, 2015.

The Department of Health (DOH) has provided notice that the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) and the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) waivers will now be delayed until January 1, 2017 for mandatory enrollment into Medicaid managed care.

The Dear Administrator letter shows the episodic payment system rebasing rates with a 12 percent reduction.

Uniform billing code discussion advances, CHHA EPS rebasing causes concern.

Deficiencies in qualifications of home health aides.