The implementation of the Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) is a game changer for the Medicare home health program, completely altering the basis of the Medicare home health payment. This session will provide the most current available information regarding PDGM implementation and will focus on both the financial and operational impacts.  Using the results of agency-specific financial impact analyses, the session will share insights about the financial elements of the PDGM model, as well as related operational strategies and key performance indicators.