The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has scheduled the next Home Health, Hospice & Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Open Door Forum for Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET. Participants are encouraged to log on at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. Please note that the following agenda is subject to change.

1. Opening Remarks

• Chair: Brian Slater, Center for Medicare, CMS
• Co-Chair: Kelly Vontran, Center for Medicare, CMS
• Moderator: Jill Darling, Office of Communications, CMS

2. Announcements & Updates

• Upcoming conversion of the Home Health Grouper Software to Java 17
• Resource Email: HHGrouperQuestions@cms.hhs.gov

3. July Interim Performance Report (IPR)

4. Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model Calendar Year (CY) 2024 First Annual Performance Report With Payment Adjustment

• Upcoming Webinar: "The HHVBP CY 2024 Annual Performance Report (APR): What You Need to Know!" on August 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
• Appeals Process
• Public Reporting

4. Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)

• Public Reporting
• Rulemaking
• New Resources

5. Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP)

• Rulemaking
• New Resources

6. Open Q&A