Hospice Regulatory Update Center
Plain-English breakdowns of the CMS, MAC, and HHS OIG changes hospice teams actually need to act on — with citations to the original source and a team-ready checklist you can hand out.
CMS published the FY2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update final rule in the Federal Register. Here is what it changes for hospice teams — payment update, HQRP measures, and the labor-share update.
Read the updateCMS released the updated HOPE (Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation) Guidance Manual with timing clarifications and item-level guidance. Here is the summary for RNs, case managers, and QAPI leads.
Read the updateThe HHS Office of Inspector General publishes a Work Plan identifying upcoming audits, evaluations, and inspections. Here are the hospice-relevant items for the current year and how to prepare.
Read the updateWeekly hospice news digest
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