As hospices seek to keep up with the demand for general inpatient care, careful attention to documentation is essential to avoid potential audits by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or other agencies. Patients are admitted to inpatient hospice care when their symptoms are too severe to manage in the home, or […]
When negotiating with managed care payers, hospices must take pains to show how they bring value to that relationship. This requires a detailed look at the provider’s business and clinical operations with a focus on quality, perceptions of care, and cost reduction. Many hospices will need to brush up on their negotiating skills as hospice […]