No Delay for Hospices: October 1st Brings New Election and Addendum Requirements

The hospice industry expressed collective disappointment when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services declined additional time for implementing new election statement and addendum requirements. On October 1, 2020, hospices will need updated forms, processes and training to address new payment conditions. In this episode, Husch Blackwell's Meg Pekarske and Andrew Brenton review the new rule’s key takeaways and flexibilities, and discuss navigating compliance.