Regulations & Policy

OASIS-E2 went live April 1, 2026. CMS issued 14 new clarifications in the April Q&A — here's the checklist drawn straight from CMS, no interpretations.

CMS rebalanced HHVBP weights for 2026 — OASIS functional outcomes now drive 40% of your performance score. Full measure set, what changed, why it matters.

CMS doesn't pay a per-visit rate for home health — Medicare pays per 30-day PDGM period. Here's the 2026 math and what drives your reimbursement.

Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is federally mandated for home health and personal care services. Here's what it captures, how states enforce it, and what agencies need to comply.

Medicare covers home health services at $0 cost to patients — no copay, no deductible. Here's what qualifies, what's excluded, and when you might owe something.

Complete guide to OASIS assessment time points — when each type is required, CMS timeframes, and the most common scheduling mistakes agencies make.

GG0130 and GG0170 are the functional scoring items in OASIS-E2 that directly affect PDGM payment. Here's exactly how to score them, what the scale means, and the mistakes that cost agencies money.

Complete guide to home health supervisory visit requirements. Covers HHA 14-day rule, PTA/COTA 30-day reassessment, RN-LPN supervision, and 42 CFR 484.80.

OASIS-E2 replaces M0069 (gender) with A0810 (sex). What changed, what to code, and how it aligns with SNF/IRF data standards.