Having an adaptable approach to compliance is key in an evolving hospice regulatory environment.
The regulatory climate has seen an array of changes aimed at curbing fraud in the industry and improving quality. Heightening oversight has focused on hospice program integrity efforts, as well as increased auditing activity, changes in rules for hospice sales and financial penalties tied to quality reporting measures.
Also starting this year is a Special Focus Program for hospice providers from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS)…