Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 Continuing Education Hours (CEUs)
Since the inception of the Medicare Hospice benefit in 1983, the regulatory landscape has never shifted as dramatically or as rapidly as it is right now.
Join Randy Forrest, Co-Founder of SMART Healthcare Compliance Resources, Inc., for an essential training session designed to provide practical, best-practice guidance and keep your organization ahead of the constant changes impacting our industry.
Overview of the Hospice Medicare Benefit Policy Manual
Overview of the Hospice Medicare Billing Manual
Latest Hospice Regulatory Updates
Hospice Payment Reform Update & Preparation
Documentation Principles to Survive Medical Review
Medical Review Risks from MAC’s/UPIC’s/SMRC’s
VBID Pilot – Intro to Medicare Advantage in Hospice
Billing for Physician and NP Services
Understanding the Hospice Aggregate CAP
Today, oversight from CMS and its network of auditing contractors is relentless. It no longer matters if you are a well-established community provider or a newly launched agency—billing practices are being monitored with unprecedented precision. Hospices nationwide are experiencing a surge in Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) originating from multiple oversight bodies, impacting both pre-payment and post-payment claims.
The Office of Inspector General has announced a nationwide audit to be conducted starting in 2023 relative to hospice beneficiary admissions which are not preceded by a hospital stay or emergency room visit. State Surveyors and Deemed Status Organization’s are being trained and held accountable to ensure the Hospice CoP’s are being followed with emphasis on patient safety. CMS Contractor Post-Payment Medical Review continues to ramp significantly in many areas of the country with profound overpayment determinations being made. CMS is working diligently to implement a required Comprehensive Assessment Tool for hospice – HOPE! The industry is facing the most heightened scrutiny since Hospice became a Medicare benefit in 1983. Unquestionably the Landscape is changing and this seminar is designed to provide critical and practical information for all Hospice Stakeholders.
This training is built to translate complex regulatory updates into actionable strategies your team can implement immediately.
In a climate of continuous change, preparation is your best defense. Let us help you protect your revenue so you can stay focused on providing exceptional end-of-life care.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 Continuing Education Hours (CEUs)
Since the inception of the Medicare Hospice benefit in 1983, the regulatory landscape has never shifted as dramatically or as rapidly as it is right now.
Join Randy Forrest, Co-Founder of SMART Healthcare Compliance Resources, Inc., for an essential training session designed to provide practical, best-practice guidance and keep your organization ahead of the constant changes impacting our industry.
Overview of the Hospice Medicare Benefit Policy Manual
Overview of the Hospice Medicare Billing Manual
Latest Hospice Regulatory Updates
Hospice Payment Reform Update & Preparation
Documentation Principles to Survive Medical Review
Medical Review Risks from MAC’s/UPIC’s/SMRC’s
VBID Pilot – Intro to Medicare Advantage in Hospice
Billing for Physician and NP Services
Understanding the Hospice Aggregate CAP
Today, oversight from CMS and its network of auditing contractors is relentless. It no longer matters if you are a well-established community provider or a newly launched agency—billing practices are being monitored with unprecedented precision. Hospices nationwide are experiencing a surge in Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) originating from multiple oversight bodies, impacting both pre-payment and post-payment claims.
The Office of Inspector General has announced a nationwide audit to be conducted starting in 2023 relative to hospice beneficiary admissions which are not preceded by a hospital stay or emergency room visit. State Surveyors and Deemed Status Organization’s are being trained and held accountable to ensure the Hospice CoP’s are being followed with emphasis on patient safety. CMS Contractor Post-Payment Medical Review continues to ramp significantly in many areas of the country with profound overpayment determinations being made. CMS is working diligently to implement a required Comprehensive Assessment Tool for hospice – HOPE! The industry is facing the most heightened scrutiny since Hospice became a Medicare benefit in 1983. Unquestionably the Landscape is changing and this seminar is designed to provide critical and practical information for all Hospice Stakeholders.
This training is built to translate complex regulatory updates into actionable strategies your team can implement immediately.
In a climate of continuous change, preparation is your best defense. Let us help you protect your revenue so you can stay focused on providing exceptional end-of-life care.
