The Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization (TNMHO) was contacted by our members expressing concern over the amount of time it takes to get Medicaid hospice contracts processed and the lack of communication from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Many of you have been waiting up to three years for your contract! […]

Prefiling began on November 14, 2022, in Texas!  We expect many bills to be filed.  Every week, hospice providers will receive a legislative update so you can be aware of what is going on in your respective states during the session.  New Mexico cannot begin filing until January 2023, at which time our New Mexican […]

Four National Hospice Organizations Jointly Call On “CMS And Congress To Advance Program Integrity In Hospice Care Through Effective Oversight” On 1/19, four national hospice organizations sent CMS and key Congressional stakeholders “recommended legislative and regulatory changes to strengthen hospice program integrity.” The media release about the action names the four organizations—LeadingAge, National Association for […]

Federal News and Information Palmetto Provider Self-Determined Aggregate Cap Limitation Form Due February 28, 2023 Hospice providers please be aware of the above.  For direction, visit here.    Texas News and Information Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) Update The nurse aide registry currently does not have a back log.  Renewals […]