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How to Prepare for a CMS Survey: Home Health & Hospice Checklist
CMS surveys are more than a regulatory requirement. They are a reflection of how your agency delivers care, manages risk, and supports not only your...
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Quality Improvement Examples in Healthcare: What Works and Why
Quality improvement is a data-driven, systematic approach that supports measurable progress in healthcare processes, outcomes, and performance....
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How to Build a Culture of Quality in Home Health and Hospice Care
Building a culture of quality in home health and hospice is more than meeting regulatory requirements. It’s about delivering safer care, improving...
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The Cost of Poor Quality in Post-Acute Care: More Than Just a Missed Metric
In post-acute care, quality is not just a box to check; it is a business imperative. And when it slips, the costs are steep. Too often, home health...
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Webinar Recording: Preparing Teams for Implementation of the HOPE Assessment Tool
The clock is ticking. Starting October 1, 2025, the HOPE (Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation) Assessment Tool becomes a required standard for...
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Empowering Staff for Successful Change: Engaging Teams in Rolling Out the CMS HOPE Assessment Tool
On October 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will implement the HOPE (Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation Tool) Assessment...
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HOPE Implementation: From Regulatory Requirement to Strategic Advantage
The upcoming launch of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool marks a significant shift for hospices—going beyond mere...
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Is Your Agency Ready for the HOPE Assessment Tool?
The CMS HOPE (Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation) Assessment Tool is almost here! Beginning October 1, 2025, HOPE will replace the Hospice Item...
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How to Survive the CMS Hospice Special Focus Program in 2024
In 2024 CMS increased direct oversight of hospice organizations. CMS has created a series of methodologies to identify hospices as poor performers,...
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CMS Changed the Survey Process
Based on the latest CMS communications and the Final Rules, home health and hospice organizations can expect even greater oversight by CMS and its...