Navigating the 2026 Final Rule: Strategies That Actually Work

The 2026 Home Health Final Rule is late—but the impact is already here. In this episode, Melissa Brown (COO) sits down with Devin Kassi, Gravity’s VP of Home Health Operations, to break down what agencies should be doing right now to prepare for payment cuts, VBP changes, and rising operational demands.

Together they unpack:

• What a 3–6% payment reduction really means for agency sustainability
• Why your EMR might be costing you more than it’s saving you
• How AI-driven clean claims, documentation support, and automated intake can reduce labor needs and boost margins
• The organizational restructuring every agency should be evaluating before 2026
• How to prepare for the proposed Value-Based Purchasing changes—especially new OASIS measures for bathing and dressing
• Why recurring training, ongoing Oasis auditing, and external quality support are now essential
• Practical, actionable steps to future-proof your operations before the Final Rule arrives

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation designed to give home health leaders a roadmap for navigating reimbursement cuts without compromising care or burning out their teams.

Because in today’s environment, survival isn't about what you know—it's about how fast you can adapt.

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