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.
