FY2027 Hospice Reimbursement Rates
After weeks of uncertainty, CMS has published its correction to the FY2027 hospice wage index and payment rates. The notice was filed September 29 and published in the Federal Register …
The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) Tool Launches October 1, 2025!
On October 1, 2025, the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool will replace the current Hospice Item Set (HIS). HOPE includes a combination of existing HIS items, revised, and …
What the 2025 Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Changes Mean for your Home Health Agency
Explore the 2025 CMS changes for home health agencies, including key updates, figures, and their impact on operations and patient care. Introduction The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …
The Drawbacks of In-House Billing at Home Health Agencies
Discover the challenges and drawbacks of doing in-house billing at home health agencies. Learn about the complexities, costs, and inefficiencies that can arise. Handling billing in-house might seem like an …
Hospice QRP November 2019 Technical Expert Panel Report
As part of the development of new hospice quality measures, Abt Associates, under contract with CMS, convened a Technical Expert Panel (TEP). This report provides a summary of their first …