Hospice Insights: The Law and Beyond
By Meg Pekarske
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Tune in to Husch Blackwell’s hospice podcast with Meg Pekarske for conversations with industry innovators and fundamentals for navigating hospice law. In our commitment to monitoring updates and fostering learning, each episode delivers essential information clients need for best solutions in this changing healthcare sector.
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An Ounce of Prevention: Keys to Understanding and Preventing AI and Cybersecurity Risks
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May 01, 2024 |
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A Command Performant(s): RAC Audits on the Rise
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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The TPE Carousel. . . Around and Around We Go
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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A Fond Farewell: Musings on the End of the Medicare Advantage Hospice Carve-In Demonstration
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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OMG. . .The OIG is at it Again
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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How One Hospice Owner Got Convicted of Healthcare Fraud and How You Can Avoid That Fate
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Hospice and Home Health Survey Perspectives: A Conversation with Kim Skehan, VP of Accreditation at CHAP
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Year in Review: Key Regulatory Updates in 2023
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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An Alternative to Consolidations: Key Considerations for Management Services Organizations
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Stories of Successful Hospice Leadership: The CEO and Compliance Officer Relationship
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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A Very “Special” Episode: Amid Controversy, CMS Launches the Hospice Special Focus Program
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Grace from CMS: Unexpected Good News on HIS and CAHPS Appeals
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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This Bandwagon Has a Broken Wheel: OIG Joins the Inconsistent Approach to Hospice GIP Claims
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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A Significant Departure: Unpacking What the New Antitrust Guidelines Mean for Healthcare Providers
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving: TPE Insights and Strategies
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Behind the Curtain: Enhanced Provider Enrollment Oversight
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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What Does It Mean? Understanding the Practical Implications of the New 36-Month Rule for Hospices
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Survey Woes: CMS Ramps Up Hospice Survey Program and Consequences
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Joining Forces: Consolidation Through Member Substitutions
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Show Me the Money: New Study Confirms Hospice Saves Money for Medicare
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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After ALJ: Options and Opportunities in the Face of an Unfavorable ALJ Decision
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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An Unwanted Spotlight: DOJ Announces Hospice Fraud Is Top Priority
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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A Glimpse Into the Other Side: Understanding the Perspective of Government Enforcers
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May 24, 2023 |
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I Understood There Would Be No Math: Audits, Extrapolations, and a New Set of Rules
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May 10, 2023 |
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Quick Takeaways From the 2024 Proposed Hospice Wage Index Rule
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Business Associates Here, There, and Everywhere: When Does Your Service Provider Really Need to Sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement?
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Heed Caution: Takeaways From the OIG’s Advance Care Planning Report
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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David v. Goliath: Taking on Payment Suspension and Extrapolation
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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The Rules They Are A-Changin’: CMS Proposes a Significant Change to the 60-Day Repayment Rule
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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On the Road With Your Hospice Team: A Report From Home Care 100
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Surprise! What Hospices Need to Know About the No Surprises Act
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Hospice Audit Series | Welcome to the Party: Contractor Participation at ALJ Hearings
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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UPIC Report Card: The OIG’s Evaluation of the UPICs Provides Insight Into the Future of Hospice Audits
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Jan 04, 2023 |
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Is the Doctor In? Legal Considerations for Hospice Physician Contracting
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Do You Have a Backup? Building Redundancies Into Your Written Certification Process
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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A Zero Percent Error Rate: An Inspiring Story on How To Get There
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Strategic Restructuring for the Future | Not Just an Org Chart: Corporate and Regulatory Considerations for Hospice Transactions
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series | The Results Are In: More Wins for Hospices in HIS Appeals
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Focus on What Matters: The Importance of the Hospice Election Statement
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series | Pulling the Strings: New OIG Audits Scrutinize How Hospices Used Provider Relief Funds
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Hospice Innovators: A Conversation with Jaysen Roa, President and CEO of Avow Hospice
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Beyond Hospice: Home Health Agencies Plagued by UPICs and SMRCs
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Hospice Audit Series | And They’re Off! The OIG’s Nationwide Review of Hospice Eligibility Has Begun
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Hospice Audit Series | It’s That Time of Year Again: Quality Data Reporting Determinations Raise New and Recurring Issues
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Beyond Hospice: The OIG Renews Its Scrutiny of Home Health Agencies
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Nuts and Bolts of a Repayment Investigation: Keys to Conducting Investigations Under the 60-Day Repayment Rule
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Hospice Audit Series | Painting the Picture: How to Advocate for Clinical Hospice Eligibility in the Audit Appeal Process
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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You’ve Got Mail: CMS Physician Outreach and How to Respond to It
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May 25, 2022 |
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Hospice Audit Series | Turning the Screws: UPIC Enforcement Tactics and What They Mean for Your Hospice
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May 11, 2022 |
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Strategic Restructuring for the Future: Exploring Upstream Revenue Opportunities for Hospices
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Hospice Audit Series | Audit Overlap: Connections and Contradictions Among Audits, Auditors and What to Do About Them
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Strategic Restructuring for the Future, Insights on Building a Hospice Network From the Ground Up: A Conversation With Mike Milward, CEO of the California Hospice Network
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Hospice Audit Series: Beyond Part D, OIG Scrutinizes the Hospice Industry to the Tune of $6.6 Billion
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Hospice Leadership Strategy: Re-engaging Staff and Communities With Story
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Hospice Audit Series: The OIG’s Impending Review of Nationwide Hospice Eligibility Demands a Robust Response From Hospices
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Exploring Answers to Hospices’ Top Vaccination Questions
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Who’s Watching Me? Addressing the Second-Guessing of Hospice Patient Care
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Beyond Regulations: Hospice Business Contracts and Contract Disputes
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Hospices and The False Claims Act: Proposed Amendment Would Increase Liability Risk
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Strategic Restructuring for the Future, Think Before You Sign: Five Key Insights for VBID and Managed Care Contracts
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Rules - Breaking Down What They Mean for Hospices
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: Insights for Winning at Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearings, Part II
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: Insights for Winning at Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearings, Part I
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Drumroll Please: The Latest on HIS Appeals
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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Strategic Restructuring for the Future, Putting a Plan Into Action: A Conversation With Gloria Brooks on Building End-of-Life Partnerships
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: A Beginning and an End from CMS - TPE Resumes While QIC Demonstration Ends
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Parsing Out Changes in the Election Addendum Made by the Final Hospice Wage Index Rule
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Governance Series: Common Board Challenges and Tips for Dealing with Them
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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An Unexpected Flurry: HIS Noncompliance Letters Have Many Scratching Their Heads
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Jul 29, 2021 |
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Staying Prepared: Hospices and the False Claims Act, Part III - Success in False Claims Act Lawsuits
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Strategic Restructuring for the Future | Succeeding in Value-Based Care: How Hospices Can Collaborate Through Network Models
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: New Deadlines Announced for Reporting on and Using Your Provider Relief Fund Payments
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Privacy Series: HIPAA Breaches - When It Is, and When It Is Not a Breach
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Hospice Innovators: A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Benton, CEO of Hospice Savannah
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Staying Prepared: Hospices and the False Claims Act, Part II - Successful Approaches to Government Investigations
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May 19, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: How are Hospices Faring at ALJ Hearings?
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May 05, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: CMS Program Integrity Audits Are Back!
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: The Second Guessing of Billed Hospice Physician Visits
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: Spring Audit Bloom—Medicaid UPICs and MAC ADRs
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Staying Prepared: Hospices and the False Claims Act Part 1 - What Will Hospices Face and What Can They Do About It
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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Hospice Audit Series: The Latest Developments and Strategies for Success in the Ever-changing Audit Landscape
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Strategic Restructuring for the Future: The State of the Hospice Market
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: The Latest on Using and Reporting Your Provider Relief Funds
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Hospice Survey Overhaul: An Unwelcome Surprise in COVID Relief Bill
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: The Latest on Testing and Vaccinating Employees
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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Hospice Innovators: A Conversation with William Finn of Hospice of the Western Reserve
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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Governance Series: A Good Hospice Board in Action - What it Looks Like
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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The New Information Blocking Rule: What It Means For Hospices
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Will the U.S. Supreme Court Weigh in on Hospice Prognostication? Industry Hopes to Preserve AseraCare Court Decision.
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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Perspectives on End of Life Care: An Exploration of Its Past, Present and Future - A Conversation with Dr. Janet Bull
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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Enforcement Relief: What New Regulatory Reforms Could Mean for Hospices
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: The Government Yet Again Updates Rules for FFCRA Paid Leave and Provider Relief Fund Reporting
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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Working Together: Tips for Ensuring A Compliant Relationship Between You and Your Hospice Board
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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Hospice Labor and Employment Trends: Labor Relations Revisited – The Union At Your Door
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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No Delay for Hospices: October 1st Brings New Election and Addendum Requirements
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Hospice Physicians are Being Tested by COVID-19, and Increased Scrutiny Lies Ahead—What to Expect and What to Do
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Aug 05, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hasn’t Interrupted Everything: Certain Hospice Audit Activity Continues Despite Public Health Emergency
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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Innovators Series: A Conversation with Carla Davis, CEO of Heart of Hospice LLC
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Jul 08, 2020 |
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Is the Aseracare precedent in jeopardy? Courts Questioning Clinical Judgment Standards
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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Are You Ready for October 1, 2020? Honing in on CMS’s Impending Election Statement and Election Statement Addendum Requirements
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Legal and Accounting Perspectives on Commonly Asked Provider Relief Fund Questions
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Keeping Up with HHS’s Constantly Evolving Guidance on the Provider Relief Fund
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May 22, 2020 |
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Innovators Series: A Conversation with Michael McHale, President and CEO of TRU Community Care
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: $30 Billion in Relief Funds Made Available, but Strings are Attached!
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Labor and Employment Trends – COVID-19 Edition: FFCRA Insights for Healthcare Providers
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Apr 09, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Recent Developments Regarding Telehealth, Virtual Visits, and Medicare Audits and Appeals
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Apr 03, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Insights and Strategies for Virtual Visits, Telehealth and Medicare Appeals
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Mar 27, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Navigating and Troubleshooting Coronavirus Challenges
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Mar 19, 2020 |
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The Next Wave From OIG: Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Audits
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Hospice Labor and Employment Trends: The Old and the New in 2020
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Feb 20, 2020 |
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Breaking Down TPEs: Facts and Strategies
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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Your Hospice Team Has a New Home
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Jan 23, 2020 |