Understanding and Preparing: The Revised Home Health Conditions of Participation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published an expected update to Home Health Conditions of Participation (CoP) on January 13, 2017, representing the first update of home health CoPs in about 20 years. Subsequent to the rule publication and the January 20, 2017 inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45^th President of the United States, industry speculation abounds. What do the rules mean, how do the rules affect my agency, what can I do to prepare, will the presidential change impact the rules or the implementation date, is there published surveyor guidance, are just a few of the most common questions.

• Provide a summary of the most significant CoP changes and
• Real-life tips for how to prepare for those changes.
• Share the most up to date information on surveyor guidance and CoP implementation at the time of presentation.