Overview of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model
This article provides information on the implementation of the new Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) case-mix adjustment methodology named the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). The PDGM will be implemented for home health periods of care starting on and after January 1, 2020.
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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 20, 2019
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