Could the world of home health get any more challenging? With a reimbursement system dependent on data collection the affect of the recent global pandemic will be felt for years to come, impacting benchmarks and trends in care practices. Couple the pandemic after effects with the advent of the Home Health Value Based Purchasing system national rollout and ongoing refinements to the Patient Driven Groupings Model structure and the next few years for home health will require some adjusting; operationally and fiscally. What's the best plan of action to take for agencies seeking to exceed expectations in this new healthcare world? Taking a closer look at where it all begins - the referral. Rediscover how to examine a referral for level of care appropriateness to truly manage care practices and forecast the care path for each individual patient to achieve optimal outcomes and financial success.