The FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule: Insights From NAHC and NHPCO

Take a first look at the Fiscal Year 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule with the unparalleled insights of industry authorities Katie Wehri (NAHC) and Patrick Harrison (NHPCO). Our conversation slices through the complexity to deliver a focused commentary on what this proposed rule signifies for hospice care providers, highlighting the rule's unexpected early release and the notable absence of anticipated program integrity proposals. We delve into the ramifications of the missing measures and the adaptability required in the wake of this development. The advent of the HOPE assessment tool is scrutinized as it transitions from a patient-centric assessment to a pivotal data collection asset, with an eye on the nuances of its rollout.

The hospice community stands at the precipice of change with the Medicare Advantage hospice component sunset within the VBID model by CMS. We dissect the repercussions of this pivot from earlier value-based system inclinations and emphasize the balance between cautious optimism and the realities of the evolving healthcare system. The episode also honors the dedication of hospice workers amid workforce tribulations and increased CMS scrutiny, championing a dual focus on patient care and compliance. We invite our listeners to deepen their engagement with this critical dialogue by leveraging resources such as NHPCO and NAHC, and by partaking in informative webinars that illuminate the path ahead. Your involvement and feedback are the heartbeat of our community, and we're thankful for every clinician's commitment to excellence in hospice care.

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