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Very soon, how we deliver and are paid for therapy services will change again. With the new model, therapists have the opportunity to highlight the value they bring to the patient experience and outcomes. In this episode, we talk with Ellen Strunk, a physical therapist and regulatory compliance expert, about the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model and how therapists can identify if they are truly making a difference, and if not, ways to improve.
(03:33) Why This Topic Is Important
(04:28) What Is Value-Based Care?
(07:31) The Demonstration Project
(15:12) Metrics Specific to Rehab and the Therapist’s Role
(21:08) Patient Experience vs. Satisfaction
(25:08) Organization Changes to Expect in 2023
(29:17) How to Access and Use the Data?
(35:16) What Agencies and Therapists Should Do to Prepare for HHVBP
(40:05) Anticipated Challenges
(45:55) What Can Therapists Do to Demonstrate Their Value?
(54:55) Conclusion 
The content for this course was created by Ellen Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA, CHC.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
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HHVBP Model:
Two Page Summary:https://innovation.cms.gov/data-and-reports/2022/hhvbp-fifthann-rpt-fg
Fifth Annual Report: https://innovation.cms.gov/data-and-reports/2022/hhvbp-fifthann-rpt
Technical Appendices: https://innovation.cms.gov/data-and-reports/2022/hhvbp-fifthann-rpt-app

CMS OASIS quarterly Q&As: https://qtso.cms.gov/reference-and-manuals/oasis-quarterly-q