Home Health Care News March 10, 2025
Addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) is becoming increasingly important due to new regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the shift toward value-based care payment models. With ongoing staffing shortages and a growing demand for home-based care services, social workers are taking on greater responsibilities to support the health care system.
In its final home health payment rule for 2025, CMS introduced four new items and modified one existing item related to SDoH in the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessment framework. These changes will occur in the 2027 Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP).
Individuals requiring home health care often need complex support that addresses both their medical and psychosocial needs, especially if...
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