Quarterly OASIS-E1 Update: April 2025

Staying up to date with OASIS guidance is essential for accuracy, compliance, and maximizing reimbursement under HHVBP (Home Health Value-Based Purchasing). In this Quarterly OASIS Update, we will break down the latest CMS Q&As, discuss key HHVBP changes, and take a deep dive into two critical OASIS items—M1033 (Risk for Hospitalization) and M1000 (Patient Living Situation). Learning Objectives Analyze the latest CMS quarterly Q&As and their impact on OASIS accuracy and compliance. Understand recent HHVBP changes and how OASIS scoring affects performance-based reimbursement. Explain the significance of M1033: Risk for Hospitalization, how it impacts functional scores, and best practices for scoring it correctly. Accurately assess M1100: Patient Living Situation, understand its role in risk adjustment, and apply strategies for improved scoring. Identify common clinician struggles with these OASIS items and implement tips & tricks to improve accuracy. Engage in interac