CMS to Host Home Health, Hospice & Durable Medical Equipment Open Door Forum on August 7
CMS to Host Home Health, Hospice & Durable Medical Equipment Open Door Forum on August 7
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
For additional information and to register for the webinar, please click here. Please send questions to [HomeHealth_Hospice_DMEODF-L@cms.hhs.gov.