Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) – How it will Effect the Entire Operation (Webinar T6074) Thursday, August 8, 2019 / 1:30 – 3:00 EDT Speaker: Sharon M. Litwin, RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D Principle and Founder 5 Star Consulting The price for the webinar is $225 per phone line. Course Curriculum: The Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) will go into effect January 1, 2020 for Home Health Agencies . This is the most massive change to the home care industry reimbursement structure since the introduction of the current Prospective Payment System (PPS) in October 2000. The new payment model dramatically impacts agency operations, processes and performance. Agencies must develop and implement plans to successfully transition to PDGM. This workshop will discuss overview, what the plan includes, key areas, strategies and processes in preparing an agency for PDGM. If you are registering from an out-of-state hospital association, please contact Bess Zappa at 770-249-4542.