302. Hospice Compliance and Regulatory Update is proudly presented to you by National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Thank you. We hope that you enjoy your course.
Description:
An overview of the current compliance and regulatory landscape for hospices will be provided along with an eye towards the future. The COVID-19 pandemic was the cause for modified reviews for hospice claims from Medicare contractors. The nature and scope of current risks will be shared along with a forecast of how the pandemic is shaping the future of hospice reviews and audits. An update on the MA-VBID demonstration and possible payment reforms will be discussed. The next few years will also bring significant reforms for hospice surveys including civil money penalties, other alternative remedies and a special focus program for more frequent and targeted surveys. The risks associated with these changes will be highlighted. Hospice Quality Reporting Program changes including an increased penalty for not participating, development and implementation of the HOPE instrument and subsequent quality measures, as well as the introduction of claims-based measures will be explained.
Learning Objectives:
1. Assess the current and future scope of audits and reviews
2. Identify top claims and compliance risks
3. Assess knowledge of potential payment reforms
4. Explain the latest developments of the MA-VBID demonstration and impact
5. Describe Medicare hospice survey reforms and how to prepare
6. Identify the HQRP non-participation penalty and new measures
Faculty:
Katie Wehri
Theresa Forster