CMS released the January 2023 Quarterly Q&As on Tuesday and among many topics, there is continued confusion surrounding the transition period. The Q&A guidance reiterates that the M0090 Date determines which version of the OASIS to complete and not necessarily the beginning date of the episode of care. The quarterly Q&As address questions that arise from real-life…
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OASIS-E Items
One of the proposed OASIS-E data items for next year is B1300-Health Literacy. This new item asks how often the patient needs to someone help them to read instructions, pamphlets, or other written material from their doctor or pharmacy. Possible answers range from “never” to “always” and includes options for the patient not being able…
