Needs Statement:

There is a critical need to enhance patient outcomes through effective home health services. Limited provider understanding of home health eligibility, service types and recertification best practices compromises patient care and efficiency. This educational activity for Physicians and Advanced Practice Professionals addresses these gaps. Participants will learn Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Home Health eligibility criteria, differences between private home care and home health care and best practices for recertification, discontinuation and ensuring ongoing medical necessity. Through this education, learners will improve patient care, reduce costs and deliver high-quality services.

Target Audience:

Physicians and Advance Practice Providers (APPs), Medical Assistants, Nursing, Office Managers

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

• Define the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home Health eligibility criteria and which services Medicare does not pay for.
• Describe the differences between private home care and home health care, including what services are provided under each care type.
• Utilize best practices for home health recertification and discontinuation, ensuring ongoing medical necessity.

Educational Methods:

Webinar

Evaluation:

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Accreditation/Credit Designation:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Health Network CIN. Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.