Webinar: The ABC’s of Compliance in 2021 April 28, 2021 – 11 AM CST Overview: This session will identify the different areas of compliance under scrutiny by the government with an emphasis on payment compliance in 2021. Participants will gain a better understanding of the government’s current focus on auditing, investigating and collecting alleged overpayments. […]
NHPCO ANNOUNCES POLICY AGENDA NHPCO, working with stakeholders, says that the organization will work on a number of policy priorities for the remainder of 2020 and 2021. The priorities focus on leading “person- and family-centered care.” “Throughout 2020,” says Edo Banach, NHPCO President, “NHPCO has strongly encouraged Congress and the Administration to promote the […]
Please join us for the third session in the new trauma informed care webinar series Thursday Dec. 10th at 11 AM-12:30 PM. This is the last in the series of 3 webinars that we will be hosting over the next couple of months to further the understanding of trauma informed care in the hospice and […]
Please join us for the third session in the new trauma informed care webinar series Thursday Dec. 10th at 11 AM-12:30 PM. This is the last in the series of 3 webinars that we will be hosting over the next couple of months to further the understanding of trauma informed care in the hospice and palliative […]
Please join us for the first in the new trauma informed care webinar series next Thursday Oct. 15th at 11 AM-12:30 PM. This will begin the series of 3 webinars that we will be hosting over the next couple of months to further the understanding of trauma informed care in the hospice and palliative setting. […]
Federal Register Alert Hospice Election and Addendum: Changes effective October 1, 2020. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Part 418 Medicare Program; FY 2021 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update—This final rule updates the hospice wage index, payment rates, and cap amount for fiscal year (FY) […]
SIGN UP FOR THE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INITIATIVE Great News!!! TNMHO received a grant to train hospice professionals/agencies on trauma informed care in the veteran population. We will be hosting trainings in June and reporting data back to NHPCO in September, so this is a very short and time sensitive initiative. Please sign up if […]
Join TXNM Hospice Organization and Amy Knight, CPA from Knight CPA Group as they take a deep dive into some of the important provisions of the CARES Act currently available to and affecting hospice providers. We’ll be discuss the following topics: CARES Act * Paycheck Protection Program Loans * Economic Injury Disaster Loans & Grants […]
CMS issued a set of blanket 1135 waivers that apply to various Medicare provider types, including hospice. Long requested by NHPCO, state hospice and palliative care organizations and providers, these temporary regulatory waivers and new rules will provide some relief and maximum flexibility to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hospice-specific waivers include:
President Trump has signed new legislation designed to address the needs of Americans during the spread of COVID-19. The bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act contains several provisions important for hospice patients and providers: Key provisions include: New flexibilities for Hospice Recertification: While current rules require a face-to-face interaction between a patient and […]
Topic: Regulatory Support from HHSC during the COVID-19 Pandemic Date/Time of this recording: Mar 26, 2020 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Description: This webinar with HHSC regulators will have a Q&A component to it and discuss regulatory changes and guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic. HHSC Speakers: Jennifer Morrison, Manager of Long Term Care-Regulatory, […]
Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization Coronavirus Information TNMHO has posted corona virus information for our members under our Member Only section. We are working to keep this information as up to date as possible. Go to (& sign-in): https://www.txnmhospice.org/2020/03/13/coronavirus-information-for-hospice-providers/ Federal News and Information The following two Q&As address matters that, in the event […]
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Membership makes a difference! TNMHO membership opens doors – to training, education, advocacy, community, and solutions – all in the pursuit of quality, ethical hospice care. We are “all hospice, all the time” and proud to be your partner for success. A complete list of member benefits and privileges is available here. […]
Each quarter TNMHO hosts a 1 hour WHV partnership meeting to share expertise and to help hospices that are participating meet program requirements. You only need to sign up once to get on the roster, and then you will be notified by email of every meeting. The meeting usually will have 1-2 speakers followed by […]
Texas Attorney General: Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information
Every week, hospice providers will be receiving a legislative update so you can be aware of what is going on in your respective states during the session. We hope that you will find this information helpful and insightful. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Maxcine “Max” Tomlinson at: [email protected] […]
MEDPAC RELEASES REPORT TO CONGRESS ON MEDICARE PAYMENT POLICY The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has released the March 2019 Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy. The 531-page report covers a broad range of issues—from the context for Medicare payment policy to outpatient dialysis services and opioid alternatives in hospital settings. It provides […]