🏥Medicare FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update
The Department of Health and Human Services proposes updates to the Medicare Program, specifically concerning the FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate. This document includes corrections and outlines the necessary requirements for hospice quality reporting, impacting reimbursement procedures for hospice services.
Learn More🏥Proposed FY 2026 Medicare Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update
This proposed rule would update the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This rule also proposes changes to the admission to hospice regulations and the hospice face-to-face attestation requirements under the certification of terminal illness regulations. This proposed rule also includes a technical correction to the regulatory text and provides updates to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program requirements. Finally, this proposed rule solicits comments regarding requests for information surrounding future measure concepts for Hospice Quality Reporting Program.
Learn More🏥Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Accreditation Regulations Notice
This proposed notice acknowledges the receipt of an application from The Joint Commission for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospices that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
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