[3999] The Hospice Final Rule 2026 | What's Changing and What It Means for You
Dives deep into the CMS Hospice Final Rule...
Presentation Info:
- TAHC&H Event | Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
- Presentation Date: November 19, 2025
Program Description:
Get ready to unpack the big shifts ahead for hospice care in 2026! This presentation dives deep into the CMS Hospice Final Rule,
breaking down the financial, operational, and compliance changes that every hospice leader needs to understand now. It explores how reimbursement updates,
wage index adjustments, and evolving quality reporting expectations will shape the year ahead - and, more importantly, how your organization can turn
these changes into strategic opportunities. You will gain actionable insights, tools, and strategies to strengthen your agency's financial performance,
ensure compliance, and stay ahead of the curve as CMS continues to refine hospice oversight. Learn How To:
- Decode key provisions of the 2026 Hospice Final Rule and their real-world implications.
- Align operations and financial practices with the latest CMS updates.
- Build an action plan that positions your hospice for success and sustainability in 2026 and beyond.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
- §558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency
- §558.259[d][4] agency responsibilities
- §558.260[a][3] basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
- §558.260[a][5]quality improvement
- §558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
- TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
- Continuing Education for Nurses
- 1.0 Contact Hr(s)
- This program awards CNE until 11.19.2027
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion:
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation, the participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias:
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants
may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities,
especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line to report any noted
bias or conflict of interest in the education activity.
The toll-free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Brian W. Lebanion, MBA, CPC, RNC, HCS-O, HCS-D, CEO/Consultant, BC Healthcare Consulting, LLC
About the Presenter(s): Brian W. Lebanion
Brian W. Lebanion has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry and provides consulting services
for all aspects of home health care and hospice, including operations, reimbursement and education. He specializes in comprehensive consulting services offering clients and providers
survey/licensure coaching, clinical review and training, financial and revenue cycle management, third-party audit response, and quality assurance/performance improvement training.
[3999] The Hospice Final Rule 2026 | What's Changing and What It Means for You
