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04/17/2026
The measures included in CMS’ newly proposed hospice spending index are familiar to providers, but the way they’ll impact future audits and compliance scrutiny is new.
04/09/2026
Beyond the payment rate, the fiscal year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update proposed rule also includes new provider-level data on key fraud indicators and Medicare spending.
04/02/2026
CMS should step up on-site visits to verify the legitimacy of hospice and home health providers in California and other fraud hot spots, according to some of the industry’s top advocates.
03/26/2026
Implement regular check-ins among staff members to prevent emotional build­up, strengthen bonds between staff and normalize emotional processing.
03/19/2026
Though your attention may be on training field staff, make sure that your QAPI team is equally prepared for the updated HHCAHPS survey.
03/12/2026
Review the updates included in the final OASIS-E2 Guidance Manual, as several key changes were released with the final version in March.
03/05/2026
The final version of the OASIS-E2 guidance manual notes that “an agency’s software may not ‘answer’ or ‘generate’ a final code for the OASIS items.
02/26/2026
Use the next few weeks to prepare your staff — both in the home and in the office — so that they’re ready to take advantage of the changes to the HHCAHPS survey.
02/19/2026
Build business associate agreements — from the start — with an eye toward the worst-case scenario so that you’re not left holding the bill for patient notifications and other regulatory requirements in the event of a data breach.
02/12/2026
Speed up your referral and intake processes with artificial intelligence. You can make quick, well-informed decisions with fewer delays in care while boosting your standing among referral partners.

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