Hospice at the Crossroads of Value-based Purchasing

Friday, March 30, 2012: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Chesapeake 7-9 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)
Primary Presenter:
Eugenia Smither, RN, BS, CHC, CHE, CHP
Area of Emphasis: Quality Assessment, Performance Improvement, Benchmarking
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the vision and overall intent of value-based purchasing
2. Identify the key components of value-based purchasing
3. Identify lessons learned from other healthcare providers
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In 2006, Congress passed Public Law 109-171, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA), which under Section 5001(b) authorized the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to develop a plan for Value-Based Purchasing. Initial demonstration projects and regluatory changes have already been put into place for other healthcare providers, such as hospitals. This session will summarize some components, milestones, and strategies to prepare your hospice for value-based purchasing.
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