Regulatory Hot Topics

Thursday, October 6, 2011: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
Primary Presenter:
Judi Lund Person, MPH
Co-Presenter:
Jennifer Kennedy, MA, BSN, RN
Area of Emphasis: Regulatory/ Compliance
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify current issues in the hospice industry and how they affect hospice providers and the hospice industry as a whole
2. Describe the environment within CMS and the fiscal intermediary/Medicare Administrative Contractors regarding hospice care
3. Identify/locate resources available for support for the hospice clinician
What is next for the hospice industry?  2010 was a landmark year with the face to face encounter requirement, but what else is in the pipeline?  This session will highlight the important regulatory issues on the hospice industry front today. Participants will receive cutting edge information from NHPCO’s regulatory department about what is happening within CMS, the OIG and other federal entities that affect hospice care.
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