Therapists’ Impressions of the Implementation of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) in Home Health Care

Abstract Date Presented 04/02/2022 In January 2020, the Patient-Driven Grouping Model (PDGM) was enacted by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). A survey research design used to gather OT practitioners’ impressions of impact PDGM had on home care services. Participants (N = 31) were recruited from six states, and American Occupational Therapy Association reported decreased control frequency health visits quality clinical autonomy. Primary Author Speaker: Claire M. Mulry Additional Authors Speakers: Molly G. Dunn, Kristen O’Connor, Blake Jankowski, Ashley Trible