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Scott Smith
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206.569.3215 or scosmi@ocsys.com

LATEST RESEARCH ON PPS EXPLORES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


Seattle, WA (January 25, 2008) – OCS, Inc. (OCS) announces the release of the latest prospective payment system (PPS) white paper examining the impact of the newly changed PPS rules. The Domino Effect- Industry Impact of new Home Health PPS, examines five key changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) new PPS structure on home health agency's, as well as provides insight on the business opportunities that exist for home health agencies and their partners.


The research by co-authors Tina Schwien and Christine Lang of OCS observes that in these challenging times of transition, most agencies are re-evaluating their approach to delivering high quality care, while at the same time ensuring the financial health of their organization. This evaluation and adjustment period will create a domino effect across the broader industry as agencies reconsider the value of their current vendor relationships.


If you would like to receive a copy of this research or would like to find out more information, please e-mail us at info@ocsys.com.


About OCS, Inc.

OCS is the market leader in healthcare information solutions. By collecting, evaluating and interpreting healthcare information, we empower leaders with data-driven insight that helps optimize mission-critical decision making. OCS combines the richness of a proprietary data warehouse with cutting-edge analysis tools, consulting services and custom healthcare analytics.
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