Medicare Guide
Why provider orders and a plan of care matter.
A physician or allowed practitioner must assess the need, certify eligibility, and order care. The home health team then coordinates services under an established plan of care.
The essentials
What to know first.
- The face-to-face encounter must relate to the primary reason for home health.
- The plan identifies ordered disciplines, frequency, and care goals.
- The provider periodically reviews the plan.
- The agency communicates relevant progress and changes.