Hospice Proposed Rule Webinar: What Does it Mean for You?

• FY2026 Hospice Proposed Rule and Potential Implications
• Live Stream: Thursday, April 24, 2025; 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time
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DESCRIPTION: On Friday, April 11, CMS released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate proposed rule. What potential changes should hospice providers anticipate? What adjustments will CMS propose to hospice payment rates and the aggregate cap? Will CMS introduce or modify measures within the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)? What changes, if any, will be made to the HOPE data collection instrument? Join this webinar to explore these questions and gain insights into preparing your organization to respond effectively to the FY 2026 proposed rule. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the proposed percentage increase for hospice payment rates and the hospice aggregate cap.
• Describe any upcoming changes in the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) and the HOPE data collection instrument.
• Understand how to provide feedback to the Alliance and CMS in response to the proposed rule. 

Faculty

• Patrick M. Harrison, JD
• Katie Wehri