CMS Finalizes 2020 Hospice Rule: Big Changes Coming
Hospice Law Blog
AUGUST 12, 2019
On August 6, 2019, CMS finalized its 2020 hospice rule , including adopting, without substantial modification, two controversial and material changes to the hospice benefit: Rebasing payment rates to shift about $500 million from routine care to enhanced levels of care including general inpatient, continuous, and respite care. Adopting a requirement that, upon request (either at admission or later), hospices disclose in an extensive written addendum to patients (and other health care providers)
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