The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM): Everything You Need to Know

Course overview

Clinicians working in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) need to understand the prospective payment system under which the SNF is paid. Given that staffing in SNFs regularly changes, clinicians may benefit from an overview of the important aspects of the Patient-Driven Payment Model, or PDPM. This course will cover the fundamental concepts that drive the SNF prospective payment model and will server as an introduction for new clinicians and a refresher for others. By the end of the course, clinicians will gain an understanding of the importance of documenting patient characteristics that support the medical necessity of SNF care.