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How to get ready for the hospice CoPs review
Key takeaways CMS has opened its first major review of the hospice Conditions of Participation in nearly two decades. Three public listening sessions...
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New Hospice Telehealth Billing Rule: Why Getting G0679 Right Protects You from More Than a Denied Claim
Starting January 1, 2027, hospices that use telecommunications technology to conduct a face-to-face encounter for recertification will need to report...
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Webinar Recording: Reducing Regulatory Risk
Strong Documentation Protects More Than Compliance Hospice organizations provide exceptional care every day. Yet in today’s regulatory environment,...
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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...