CMS Proposes Update to Medicare Hospice Payment Rates and Wage Index for Fiscal Year 2016

• 30 Apr, 2015
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“CMS issued a proposed rule (CMS-1629-P) that would update the Medicare hospice payment rates and wage index for fiscal year 2016. The proposed hospice payment rule reflects the ongoing efforts of CMS to support beneficiary access to hospice care. As

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Protecting Digitalized Assets in Healthcare, a Whitepaper by Globalscape

• 24 Apr, 2014
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Globalscape released this Whitepaper on the importance of Protecting Digitalized Assets in Healthcare. Read more about the Risk and Rewards and Securing Medical Data at: Protecting Digitalized Assets in Healthcare

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Missouri Hospice Association Completes Study Affirming the Cost Benefits of Maintaining Hospice Care in Medicaid Programs Across the Nation

• 20 Feb, 2014
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The Missouri Department of Social Services approved a research study submitted by the Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association (MHPCA) in 2013 to explore potential costs savings of hospice services associated with end-of-life services within the Missouri Medicaid program. The

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Changes for the CMS 1500 Claim Form

• 15 Jan, 2014
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CMS has revised the 1500 claim form and Version 02/12 will replace the current CMS 1500 claim form, 08/05, effective with claims received on and after April 1, 2014. This is a change for agencies who bill Medicare Part B

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Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) General Information

• 5 Jan, 2014
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The Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) was mandated by Section 3004 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As part of the HQRP, all Medicare-certified hospices are required to submit quality data to CMS. The first reporting cycle, which will impact

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Position Statement on Access to Palliative Care in Critical Care Setting

• 31 Dec, 2013
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NHPCO believes that all patients in critical care settings and their family members have a right to palliative care. This requires a call to action for professionals in critical care settings, palliative providers and hospital administrators to ensure the provision

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CMS Comments on Part-D Payments for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Hospice

• 6 Dec, 2013
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Previous policy statements by CMS have addressed hospice and Part-D sponsor requirements regarding responsibility for the payment of prescription drugs under the Part-A hospice benefit and Part-D. However, CMS has received questions indicating their policy statements are being misinterpreted by

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Compliance Audit Tool

• 2 Dec, 2013
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survey. Providers can use this tool to self-assess their compliance with each regulatory requirement. Deficiencies are listed in order of the most frequently cited.

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Hospice Care in America 2013 Facts and Figures

• 1 Dec, 2013
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NHPCO Facts and Figures: Hospice Care in American provides an annual overview of important trends in the growth, delivery and quality of hospice care across the country. This overview provides specific information on Hospice patient care, Hospice provider characteristics, location

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User Guide for Data Collection FY2015 Reporting Cycle

• 1 Aug, 2013
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The Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) was mandated by Section 3004 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As part of the HQRP, all Medicare-certified hospices are required to submit quality data to CMS.

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