Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.  

We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care! 

Session #1:  Unlocking the Power of OASIS Data for Value-Based Reimbursement 

Learning Objectives:   

• Identify the key components and goals of VBP, including improving care quality and patient outcomes. 
• Explain how OASIS data affects reimbursement rates in a value-based system. 
• Analyze the financial implications of OASIS data in determining payment adjustments, including bonuses or penalties. 
• Identify the specific quality measures that impact VBP outcomes (e.g., hospitalization rates, functional status improvements). 

 Event Details:  

• Date: Monday, March 10th  
• Time: 11 AM – 1 PM 
• Microsoft Teams Webinar 

Pricing: 

• Members: $59/Session 
• Non-Members: $109/Session 

Register Today! 

MEET OUR SPEAKER:

Heather Curren – SimiTree

Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors 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 but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. 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 college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.

Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.  

We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care! 

Session 2: Leveraging OASIS to Capture Social Determinants in Home Health 

 Learning Objectives: 

• Define social determinants of health and explain their significance in patient outcomes and health disparities. 
• Discuss how SDOH can affect patient care, recovery, and overall well-being in the home health setting. 
• Identify specific OASIS items that capture data related to social factors (e.g., living situation, access to food, transportation, social support). 
• Discuss how OASIS data related to SDOH can influence care planning and decision-making. 
• Share strategies for integrating SDOH data into care plans to address patient needs holistically and improve health outcomes. 
• Discuss how the inclusion of social determinants in home health assessments may evolve and impact policy, care delivery, and reimbursement in the future. 

Event Details:  

• Date: Monday, March 17th  
• Time: 11 AM – 1 PM 
• Microsoft Teams Webinar 

Pricing: 

• Members: $59/Session 
• Non-Members: $109/Session 

Register Today! 

MEET OUR SPEAKER:

Heather Curren – SimiTree

Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors 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 but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. 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 college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.

Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.  

We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care! 

Session 3: Unlocking Success in Home Health: The Power of OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP 

 Learning Objectives: 

• Highlight the importance of accurate and thorough OASIS E1 data collection to ensure optimal patient care and reimbursement. 
• Define PDGM and explain how it has shifted the way home health agencies are reimbursed for services. 
• Explain the key components of PDGM, including the role of OASIS data in determining case-mix, payment adjustments, and patient classification 
• Discuss the importance of understanding PDGM for maintaining financial sustainability and providing high-quality care. 
• Emphasize the critical role of accurate and complete documentation in OASIS E1 for ensuring proper reimbursement under PDGM and VBP. 

Event Details:  

• Date: Monday, March 24th  
• Time: 11 AM – 1 PM 
• Microsoft Teams Webinar 

Pricing: 

• Members: $59/Session 
• Non-Members: $109/Session 

Register Today

MEET OUR SPEAKER:

Heather Curren – SimiTree

Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors 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 but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. 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 college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.

Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.  

We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care! 

Session 4: Mastering Functional Outcomes: Understanding the Functional Discharge Score under VBP   

Learning Objectives: 

• Explain the role of functional items in OASIS assessments and their relevance in evaluating a patient’s ability to perform daily activities. 
• Discuss the different types of functional items, such as mobility, self-care, and activities of daily living (ADLs). 
• Define the Functional Discharge Score and explain how it is calculated based on functional item data. 
• Emphasize how capturing and analyzing functional data helps to deliver personalized care that aligns with patients’ goals and needs. 
• Provide strategies for home health agencies to enhance patient functional recovery and improve their discharge scores. 

 Event Details:  

• Date: Monday, March 31st  
• Time: 11 AM – 1 PM 
• Microsoft Teams Webinar 

Pricing: 

• Members: $59/Session 
• Non-Members: $109/Session 

Register Today!

MEET OUR SPEAKER:

Heather Curren – SimiTree

Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors 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 but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. 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 college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.