What are the two important purposes of the OASIS data set?
a. Determine payment and measure quality and outcomes
b. Determine payment and standardize data
c. Determine the time of visits and measure quality and outcomes
d. Determine efficiency and measure quality and outcomes
ANS: A
OASIS, or the Outcome and Information Set, is a standardized data set with two important purposes: it is the basis for determining payment for each 60-day episode of care, and it measures the quality and outcomes of services delivered by home health agency clinicians.
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