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FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index & Payment Rate Update and Quality Reporting Requirements

$199.99

Prepare your organization for the latest regulatory changes affecting Medicare-certified hospices in FY 2027. This course details the updated hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap, along with new mandatory requirements for the hospice election statement addendum. Learn how to apply the latest compliance standards, meet reporting obligations for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), and address non-hospice Medicare spending. Stay informed about public transparency initiatives and understand the legal and financial impact of non-compliance under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Final Rule.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify and implement the FY 2027 updates to the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap.
* Understand and comply with the new mandatory hospice election statement addendum requirements.
* Apply updated regulations for hospice discharge and face-to-face encounter policies.
* Monitor and address non-hospice spending and utilize the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI).
* Meet HQRP requirements, including new reporting, data submission, and public transparency measures.
* Recognize the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance with the Final Rule.

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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Why This Course is Important
Without this training, your team may risk payment denials, compliance penalties, and missed regulatory deadlines, potentially jeopardizing Medicare reimbursement and your organization’s public standing.

Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Medicare Program; FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements.

Key regulatory references include:

Course SKU
FR-26-2132-1