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Texas HHSC Approves New Process

Texas HHSC has approved a new process for the authorization of digital signatures for Hospice Form 3071, Individual Election, Cancellation, or Update and Form 3074, Physician Certification of Terminal Illness.  The new rules outline acceptable methods of technology...

OIG Report: Improper Payments

The Office of Inspector General released a report that Medicare improperly paid acute care hospitals for outpatient services provided to hospice enrollees. Both hospices and acute care providers are encouraged to understand the findings of the report and how provider...

Hospice Claims Edits for Certifying Physicians

CMS has updated MLN Matters Number MM13531.  This MLN assists providers in understanding edits on hospice claims related to Hospice Certifying Physician Medicare Enrollment requirements.  Providers are also encouraged to review their MAC’s websites as well for...

CMS Releases Hospice HOPE Resources

CMS has recently updated the CMS HOPE website with resources to help Hospice agencies prepare for implementation of the new HOPE assessment instrument which will be effective October, 1 2025.  These updated resources include the finalized HOPE manual, data that will...