Medicare Part D and Hospice

Saturday, March 29, 2014: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Potomac C (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)
Primary Presenter:
Judi Lund Person, MPH
Co-Presenter:
Jason Kimbrel, PharmD, BCPS
Area of Emphasis: Regulatory Issues
Learning Objectives:
1. List at least three different parts of CMS that are involved in the Part D and hospice issue
2. Detail an operational plan to address the concerns with Part D sponsors and explanations to families
3. List the roles of the hospice medical director in determining relatedness
Much more attention is being paid to hospice patients who have elected the Medicare hospice benefit and have prescriptions filled through Medicare Part D.  This session will bring CMS Medicare Part D policy makers and hospice leaders together to discuss the issues and the plans for addressing the problems.  Presenters will allow questions during this interactive session.
Handouts
  • MLC14_10C_Medicare Part D and Hospice.pdf (229.2 kB)
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