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Do HH Star Ratings Match Care? New Study Says No.

Study says agency-reported outcomes (OASIS-derived measures) were less accurate than claims-based measures in reflecting patient-care quality.

Do HH Star Ratings Match Care? New Study Says No.

Study says agency-reported outcomes (OASIS-derived measures) were less accurate than claims-based measures in reflecting patient-care quality.

Consider TEP's Views As You Comment On FY 2025 Hospice Proposed Rule

Consider TEP's Views As You Comment On FY 2025 ...

The Hospice Outcome Patient Evaluation is a step closer to implementation. After four years of considering options, the Technical Expert Panel (TEP) has finished its work that will inform future...

Consider TEP's Views As You Comment On FY 2025 ...

The Hospice Outcome Patient Evaluation is a step closer to implementation. After four years of considering options, the Technical Expert Panel (TEP) has finished its work that will inform future...

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CMS Wants Your Views On Hospice CAHPS

Today CMS posted a request for comments on hospice's CAHPS data collection.  Now is your chance.  Send your views about the process and how you see the best ways forward...

CMS Wants Your Views On Hospice CAHPS

Today CMS posted a request for comments on hospice's CAHPS data collection.  Now is your chance.  Send your views about the process and how you see the best ways forward...

HOPE Tool To Replace HIS As Soon As Oct 1

HOPE Tool To Replace HIS As Soon As Oct 1

CMS: We propose that HOPE data collection would be on or after October 1, 2025 to support the proposed quality measures anticipated for public reporting on or after CY 2027. 

HOPE Tool To Replace HIS As Soon As Oct 1

CMS: We propose that HOPE data collection would be on or after October 1, 2025 to support the proposed quality measures anticipated for public reporting on or after CY 2027. 

New Home Health Survey Protocols and Interpretive Guidance Available

New Home Health Survey Protocols and Interpreti...

You can get your "Advanced Copy" of "Revisions to Home Health Agencies (HHA) – Appendix B of the State Operations Manual" here. CMS posted it Friday. As SOM 100-07 is basically the manual for surveyors,...

New Home Health Survey Protocols and Interpreti...

You can get your "Advanced Copy" of "Revisions to Home Health Agencies (HHA) – Appendix B of the State Operations Manual" here. CMS posted it Friday. As SOM 100-07 is basically the manual for surveyors,...

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Reconsider "Unrelated" Drugs As You Use CMS' Ne...

Get your copy of CMS' newly posted Hospice Election Addendum here. When CMS posted its newest version of the Hospice Election Statement a few days ago, the updated Election Addendum was promised soon....

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Reconsider "Unrelated" Drugs As You Use CMS' Ne...

Get your copy of CMS' newly posted Hospice Election Addendum here. When CMS posted its newest version of the Hospice Election Statement a few days ago, the updated Election Addendum was promised soon....

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