How to determine if PPS will provide adequate resources for your population: one agency's experience

Extensive research was conducted to develop the proposed Prospective Payment System (PPS) and to ensure that it will adequately cover the costs of care for Medicare beneficiaries receiving the home health benefit. However, there is tremendous variation among the patients served by agencies, meaning...

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Published inHome healthcare nurse Vol. 18; no. 6; p. 363
Main Authors Donelson, S M, Feldman, P H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2000
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Episode of Care
Female
Home Care Services - economics
Humans
Male
Medicare - economics
Prospective Payment System - organization & administration
United States
United States
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Summary:Extensive research was conducted to develop the proposed Prospective Payment System (PPS) and to ensure that it will adequately cover the costs of care for Medicare beneficiaries receiving the home health benefit. However, there is tremendous variation among the patients served by agencies, meaning that the system will impact each agency somewhat differently. Using the methods outlined in this article, agencies can determine potential problem areas under PPS, enabling them to develop and implement solutions before October 1, 2000.
ISSN:0884-741X
DOI:10.1097/00004045-200006000-00011