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Reviewing Important HOPE Tool Information in the 2025 Hospice Final Rule
The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation Tool, or HOPE Tool, is a clinical assessment tool that will completely replace the HIS, and will be mandatory for all patients, regardless of their payer or age. The HOPE Tool has been in development for quite some time and, although it was finalized in the 2025 rule, it won’t officially take effect until October 1, 2025.
CMS Provides Clarifications on the Conclusion of the Hospice VBID Demonstration
Earlier this month, CMS released new information regarding the development that the hospice VBID demonstration would be terminated, effective December 31, 2024. With the VBID demonstration ending, there were many questions regarding the impact on patients, specifically concerning payers and benefits.
CMS Releases Preview Annual Performance Reports for the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model
CMS has recently released the Preview Annual Performance Reports for the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model. You can access these reports in the iQIES system, where you’ve been reviewing the Interim Performance Reports (IPR). This Preview Report introduces, for the first time, the percentage calculations showing how your 2023 results will affect your 2025 payments.
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