Prepping for the hospice HOPE tool: Starting the journey
09/15/24 at 03:50 AM
Prepping for the hospice HOPE tool: Starting the journey
CHAP email; by Jennifer Kennedy; 9/6/24
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized the implementation date of the hospice HOPE assessment tool in the FY 2025 Hospice Payment Update final rule. This quality requirement signals a new beginning for hospice providers related to quality measurement and future payment reform. Implementation is scheduled for October 1, 2025, so the clock is ticking, and the interval is short for provider and software vendor preparation for compliance.
Publisher's note: Excellent article with helpful resource links.