2025 OASIS-E1 Updates: What Certified Providers Need to Know When Working With Private Payors

Webinar

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration Deadline: December 15, 2024

Additional registrations receive a discounted rate.

Description

Do you think OASIS only pertains to your Medicare and Medicaid patients? Think again! As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial for all home care providers participating in the Medicare or Medicaid program. The 2025 updates to the OASIS-E1 assessment tool introduce new requirements and adjustments that directly impact patient care documentation and reimbursement processes. This webinar will delve into these changes, with a special focus on the expectations and requirements when it comes to OASIS completion for certified home health providers and those patients with reimbursement sources other than traditional or managed care Medicare and Medicaid. By understanding these updates, providers can ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and maintain high-quality care standards.

Objectives

1. Understand the Key Changes: Identify and interpret the major updates in the 2025 OASIS-E1, including new data elements and documentation requirements.
   
2. Impact on Completion Requirements for Certified Providers for Payors Other than Medicare: Analyze how the OASIS-E1 changes influence interactions with private payors, including implications for reimbursement and care coordination.
   
3. Compliance Strategies: Develop strategies for ensuring compliance with the updated OASIS-E1 standards while working with all payors.
   
4. Best Practices for Implementation: Explore practical steps for integrating the 2025 OASIS-E1 changes into your practice to enhance care delivery and optimize financial outcomes.

This webinar is designed to equip certified home health providers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the upcoming changes confidently and effectively. 

FACULTY

Heather Curren, RN, BSN, HCS-D, HCS-H, COS-C, Director of Education, Coding and OASIS Division, SimiTree
Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelor’s 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, including supervisor, performance improvement coordinator, staff development director, and appeals auditor. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines. Heather has also written many policies and procedures to include standardized nursing procedures for submission to the nursing board. Performance improvement activities, auditing, and development of state actions plans are also areas of expertise for Heather. She has taken the lead role in the preparation of home health and hospice agencies for accreditation by the state and also CHAP and ACHC. Education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in OASIS competency, COS-C, and as a Homecare Coding Specialist Diagnosis and Hospice, HCS-D & HCS-H. 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 football fan, and enjoys time spent with her children and new grandson.

Recording

This session will be recorded and made available to registrants for 60 days after the webinar.

Continued Education Credits

This webinar is being produced by the Home Care Association of Florida and is eligible for 1.0 continuing education units for skilled nursing, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

CONFIRMATION

Prior to the webinar, a Zoom link will be e-mailed to you. You will need to click on this link to access the webinar, a dial-in number and an access code to listen in via telephone will also be provided. You will also be sent any pertinent handouts if available to the email address you provide.

Attendees are encouraged to log in to the virtual platform 15 minutes prior to the start of the event in order to test your internet, audio and video connections in the event that you need technical assistance.

EDUCATION PAYMENT POLICY

Non-Members – Payment in full is required upon registration.

Members – Outstanding invoices 30 days after an event date will incur a $25 late fee per registration.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations from non-members must be in writing via email and received by MHCA on or before Wednesday, December 11, 2024 to receive a refund less a $25 cancellation fee (per registration). No refunds for cancellations made after the cancellation deadline or for no-shows.  

HANDOUTS

Handouts and related materials will be sent to you shortly before the program to the email address you provide. Please feel free to provide an additional email address as a backup.

CODE OF CONDUCT

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Registration Deadline: SUNday, December 15, 2024

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Melissa Stenberg, MHCA Education Manager at (651) 635-0923 or MSTENBERG@MNHOMECARE.ORG