Critical success factors for thriving under PPS.

Home care agencies must work hard in the months ahead to successfully implement PPS. The new system is a fair and equitable one. Home care agencies will have to co-manage cost and quality. PPS, if implemented and administered appropriately, will benefit both the provider and the patient. Proper planning and hard work throughout the transition process will drive success. The prospective system is a reality and will become effective October 1, 2000. Agencies must start now to not only accomplish and meet the basic compliance issues, but also to develop the change in processes needed to become efficient and cost effective.