Archives: 2026, May
Question of the Week: Discharge Planning Requirements
By Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C / Posted on: May 29, 2026In this Question of the Week, Jennifer Osburn, Clinical Consultant answers a question related to Discharge Planning Requirements. Question: I have a question regarding what surveyors are looking for in the form of discharge planning, demonstrating this has occurred, and what the patient’s response is. I am wondering if I should develop a short care plan with an intervention or two on this. What if anything have you heard on this, and what do you suggest?
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Key Issues Hospices Should Address in Comments on the CMS Proposed Rule Before June 1
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 26, 2026The Hospice Proposed Rule includes several important updates that deserve your attention and feedback. Comments are due by June 1st, and submitting them is a simple process. You can visit the Federal Register website, complete the submission form, and send your comments in just a few minutes. Today, I’d like to highlight a few key areas within the proposed rule that you may want to consider addressing in your comments.
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CMS Announces Federal Moratorium on New Home Health and Hospice Providers
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 19, 2026Today, we’re discussing one of the biggest developments the home health and hospice industry has seen in years. On May 13, CMS announced a federal moratorium that temporarily halts new home health and hospice providers from entering the Medicare certification process.
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SSVI Calculation Explained: What Hospice Providers Need to Know Now
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 11, 2026Understanding the SSVI calculation is becoming increasingly important for hospice providers. In this post, we’ll break down key components introduced in the Hospice Proposed Rule and what they mean for your organization.
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Question of the Week: HOPE A1805 Admitted Form
By Melinda Gaboury / Posted on: May 8, 2026In this Question of the Week, Tammy Stewart, Clinical Consultant answers a question related to the HOPE A1805 Admitted Form
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