Hospice Final Rules FY2023

[3723] Hospice Final Rules FY2023
Provides a detailed analysis of changes and the specifics of implementation.

Presentation Info:

• TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
• Presentation Date | November 16, 2022

Education-Training Credits:

• TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
• 1.0 Clock Hr(s)

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][5]quality improvement
• §558.260[a][7]financial management

Program Description: The Hospice Final Wage Index & Payment Rule is packed full of changes for 2023. This program provides a detailed analysis of changes and the specifics of implementation! Preparation for implementation of these changes is necessary, with the changes including rate adjustments, numerous Hospice Quality Reporting Program changes -listed below- and the update on the HOPE Tool.

• Quality Measure Calculated using the Hospice Item Set (HIS)
• Quality Measure Calculated using the CAHPS Hospice Survey
• Quality Measure Calculated using the Claims-based Hospice Visits in Last Days of Life (HVLDL)
• Quality Measure Calculated using the Claims-based Hospice Care Index (HCI)
• HQRP Compliance Cycle Quality Data Collection & Submission Requirements

TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy, RN, COS-C, Director of Clinical Services, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.

About the Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy is Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS), as the Clinical Services Manager, in June 2017. Leslie is part of the clinical consulting team providing support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance. In 2022, Leslie was promoted to Director of Clinical Services over both home health and hospice clinical consulting.

Leslie’s commitment to service and compassionate leadership first took root 21 years ago when she began providing care to patients as a hospice nurse after receiving her nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus, Indiana. Throughout her nursing career, she has worked in various capacities within the home health, hospice and private duty industries. Her experience includes successfully opening a Medicare/Medicaid licensed hospice start-up program, leading multidisciplinary teams in various locations to being part of the team to open a new hospice inpatient unit. She has educated hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted living facilities and the community on the benefits and requirements for home health and hospice services. Leslie’s extensive Federal and State Regulatory knowledge, along with her vast clinical experience motivates her to continually seek solutions to the barriers of healthcare in all settings.

Leslie has operational experience in the survey process for Medicare/Medicaid licensed agencies and has assisted agencies in developing/implementing corrective action plans. Her experience includes clinical consulting, performing clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews, provider education, developing and implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice agencies.

[3723] Hospice Final Rules FY2023