OASIS-E1 is an update to the previous OASIS-E assessment, reflecting CMS’s commitment to improving care coordination, standardizing data across post-acute care settings, and facilitating better patient outcomes. If you are a home health agency and starting to get used to the new changes, take a deep dive with us to understand more and take a look at some brand-new resources to bring back to your team.
The Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) is a standardized data collection tool used by home health agencies (HHAs) to assess patient health status, track outcomes, and ensure quality care. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance patient-centered care and align with value-based payment models, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced OASIS-E1, which took effect on January 1, 2025.
OASIS-E1 is an update to the previous OASIS-E assessment, reflecting CMS’s commitment to improving care coordination, standardizing data across post-acute care settings, and facilitating better patient outcomes. These changes align with federal regulations such as the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act and the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model. If you are a home health agency and starting to get used to the new changes, take a deep dive with us to understand more and take a look at some brand-new resources to bring back to your team:
Key Changes in OASIS-E1
A Few Tips on Implementing OASIS-E1
1. Conduct Staff Training: Ensure clinicians and administrators are well-versed in the changes to avoid documentation errors. Think outside of the box and use resources like the shared items here to refresh key skills, hone in on tricky documentation areas, and support staff to have different tools to solidify their learning.
2. Update EHR Systems: Work with your software vendor to integrate the new OASIS-E1 assessment elements.
3. Monitor Data Including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Track OASIS-based outcomes and quality measures to maintain compliance, optimize reimbursement, and make sure your workflows align with social determinant of health components. Share those positive outcomes with your staff and see how your patient census progresses as the year goes on.
4. Engage in CMS Training and Webinars: Stay informed about best practices and additional updates from CMS. Take a look at the webinars and blog articles offered by Activated Insights as well, to help keep up the conversation on industry news.
Future-Proof Your Care Team
OASIS-E1 isn’t just another update—it’s a shift toward a more connected, patient-focused home health system. Sure, it takes some effort to adapt, but agencies that get ahead of the changes will be in the best spot to thrive. Stay on top of it now to keep care quality high, compliance in check, and reimbursements flowing in 2025 and beyond.
And it doesn’t stop there—our continuing education programs keep your clinicians and CNAs sharp, ensuring better outcomes and top-tier patient care every step of the way.
Don’t fall behind! Call us now to keep your team ahead, and download the free resource bundle below about the OASIS-E to OASIS-E1 updates.
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