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CMS has announced a 6-month extension for full HOPE tool implementation, with new deadlines set for October 2026. Organizations should use this time to complete staff training and system integration.
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CMS has finalized three new quality measures for the HQRP starting in 2027, focusing on patient-reported outcomes, care transitions, and caregiver experience.
New guidance clarifies emergency preparedness requirements for hospices, including updated communication protocols and evacuation planning for home-based patients.
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The final rule implements a 2.8% payment increase for hospice services in FY2026, along with updates to the hospice wage index and cap amount.
California has enacted new licensing requirements for hospice agencies, including mandatory administrator certification and enhanced background check requirements effective July 2026.
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CMS has updated infection control requirements under the CoPs, with new standards for surveillance, outbreak response, and antibiotic stewardship programs.
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