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! […]

PLEASE NOTE: New information added from the previous week is in bold in its entirity.   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 […]

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 […]

Gao Calls On CMS To Strengthen “Reporting Requirements To Better Protect” Those Receiving Hospice Care GAO publicly released a “Fast Facts” report on 1/11, calling for CMS to improve hospice reporting, making the requirements more like those for nursing homes. “This includes reporting all abuse and neglect allegations immediately – even those involving unaffiliated perpetrators.” […]