Hot Regulatory Topics

Wednesday, May 3, 2017: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
International West (Washington Hilton) - Concourse Level
Faculty:
Judi Lund Person, MPH, CHC, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Alexandria, VA and Jennifer L Kennedy, MA, BSN, RN, CHC, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Alexandria, VA
Regulatory issues remain at the forefront for most hospices. Is my hospice in compliance? Did my hospice identify all the regulatory issues that apply? How can my hospice find more details on the latest regulatory issues? This session will answer all of those questions and more...with a deep dive into regulatory issues and a focus on what your hospice can do today and tomorrow to ensure compliance.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify three regulations that apply to hospice providers and the steps for compliance
2. Describe the impact of the FY2018 proposed rule on your hospice
3. List how value-based purchasing and advance payment models apply to hospice and palliative care


CE/CME: Compliance Officer, Nurse, Physician and Social Worker