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madam-professor · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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

Question 2

What are the advantages of telehealth for patients? (Select all that apply.)

a. Decreased travel time or distance and removal of travel barriers
b. Ease of reimbursement for costs
c. Immediate access to care
d. Early detection of disease processes or health issues
e. Ownership of healthcare and feelings of empowerment

lgoldst9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
The advantages of telehealth for patients include immediate access to care, decreased travel time, early detection of health issues, and ownership of healthcare. Ease of reimbursement is an advantage for providers.