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July 28, 2022

NHPCO and HAN Comment on Final FY23 Hospice Wage Index and Quality Reporting Rule

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July 12, 2022
NHPCO and HAN Urge Congress to Protect Access to High-Quality Hospice Care
NHPCO and HAN
Education
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May 20, 2022
Leading Hospice & Palliative Care Organizations Laud Introduction of PCHETA
US Congress
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April 11, 2022
NHPCO and HAN Call on Congress to Protect Hospice Medicare Benefits
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Policy
March 25, 2022
HHS Distributing an Additional $413 Million in Provider Relief Fund Payments to Health Care Providers Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
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March 16, 2022
MedPAC March 2022 Report to Congress Released
Texas Vaccination, Injection with COVID-19 vaccine in Map of Texas.
In The Media
Policy
January 20, 2022
Texas Court Moves to Dismiss Case Against CMS Vaccine Mandate
U.S. White House
Care
In The Media
People & Places
Policy
January 19, 2022
Distribution of At-Home, Rapid COVID-⁠19 Tests to Americans for Free
Court ruling has been issued.
In The Media
Policy
January 18, 2022
COVID-19 Mandate Implementation Following Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court building at night
In The Media
Leadership
Policy
January 14, 2022
NHPCO Comments on Supreme Court Decision on Vaccine Mandate Injunction
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Care
Policy
January 12, 2022
Administration Requires Insurance Companies and Group Health Plans to Cover the Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Court ruling has been issued.
In The Media
Policy
December 17, 2021
Court Reinstates Vaccine Mandate in Some States
NHPCO CEO Edo Banach statement on legislation
Leadership
Opinion
Policy
December 8, 2021
Legislation Provides Partial Relief while Leaving Major Questions Still Open
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Opinion
Policy
December 3, 2021
Congresses’ Continuing Resolution Fails to Address Impending Cuts to Medicare
Illustration and Painting
Policy
December 2, 2021
Temporary Halt to CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Nationwide 
NHPCO and HAN call to action
Community Engagement
Policy
November 30, 2021
Call to Action: Tell Congress Not to Cut Hospice Payments in the U.S.
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Leadership
Policy
November 10, 2021
Human Rights Council Approves Resolution on Human Rights of Older Persons Including Palliative Care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
November 8, 2021
CMS posts CY2022 Home Health Final Rule – hospice providers should be aware of survey and enforcement requirements included
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Policy
October 26, 2021
CMS Reminds Eligible Consumers They Have Coverage for COVID-19 Booster Shots at No Cost
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Policy
October 21, 2021
HHS Announces Availability of $100 Million for State Loan Repayment Programs
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Policy
September 23, 2021
CDC to Invest $2.1 Billion to Protect Patients and Healthcare Workers from COVID-19 and Future Infectious Diseases
Leading Hospice Organization Applauds COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Health Workers
Opinion
Policy
September 9, 2021
Leading Hospice Organization Applauds COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Health Workers
Elevate Podcast features Judi Lund Person
Education
Policy
September 7, 2021
Elevate Podcast features Judi Lund Person
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Leadership
Policy
August 31, 2021
Hospices Speak Up on Home Health Proposed Rule
Edo Banach, NHPCO President and CEO
Leadership
Opinion
Policy
August 27, 2021
Moving Beyond the Medicare Benefit in the U.S. – Edo Banach, JD
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
August 3, 2021
FY 2022 Hospice Final Rule Published by CMS
Senator Rosen and Edo Banach at 2019 Interdisciplinary Team Conference.
In The Media
Policy
July 30, 2021
NHPCO Endorses Expanding Access to Palliative Care for Seniors Act
Hospice Action Network Virtual Hill Day 2021
Community Engagement
Policy
June 14, 2021
Hospice Action Network Virtual Hill Day 2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Leadership
Policy
June 10, 2021
Biden Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Vaccinations
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
People & Places
Policy
June 8, 2021
GAO Makes MedPac Appointments
NHPCO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
Leadership
Policy
April 28, 2021
NHPCO Surveys Membership on Medical Group Practice
Hospice Action Network
People & Places
Policy
April 26, 2021
The Hospice Action Network Welcomes New My Hospice Ambassadors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
April 15, 2021
CMS releases FY 2022 Hospice Wage Index proposed rule
US Capitol
Policy
April 14, 2021
House of Representatives Passes Legislation Extending Medicare Sequestration Relief
Edo Banach
In The Media
Policy
April 2, 2021
Statement from NHPCO President and CEO Edo Banach in Response to President Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In The Media
Policy
March 18, 2021
Biden Administration to Invest $150 Million to Expand Access to COVID-19 Treatments in Underserved Communities
Hospice Action Network
Policy
March 15, 2021
Hospice Action Network: Call to Action
NHPCO’s webinar.
Education
Policy
February 10, 2021
Free Webinar on COVID-19 Government Funding: Provider Relief Fund Use and Reporting
U.S. White House
In The Media
Leadership
Policy
January 19, 2021
NHPCO Outlines 2021 Policy Priorities for President-Elect Biden and the Incoming Administration
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
In The Media
Policy
December 22, 2020
Key Hospice Priorities Included in Year-End Legislation
US House
Policy
December 9, 2020
House Passage of Hospice Program Integrity Legislation
The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act website.
Policy
December 7, 2020
HHS Amends PREP Act Declaration, Including to Expand Access to COVID-19 Countermeasures Via Telehealth
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
Policy
December 4, 2020
Comments on December 2020 MedPAC Meeting
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Policy
December 3, 2020
HHS Offers New Clarifications on Provider Relief Fund Lost Revenue
Coalition of organizations support COVID-19 vaccine access recommendations from the CDC.
In The Media
Policy
December 2, 2020
Nation’s Leading Home Care and Hospice Organizations Express Support for CDC’s ACIP Vaccine Access Prioritization Recommendations
NHPCO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
In The Media
Policy
November 20, 2020
NHPCO Urges HHS to Amend COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements and Clarify Guidance Regarding Lost Revenue
NHPCO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
Policy
November 16, 2020
NHPCO Shares Policy Priorities Guiding the Organization in Leading Person-Centered Care
Map of participating hospices in the Medicare Care Choices Model.
Policy
November 4, 2020
Medicare Care Choices Model: Third annual report released
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Policy
October 23, 2020
HHS Expands Relief Fund Eligibility and Updates Reporting Requirements
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In The Media
Policy
October 19, 2020
Administration Partners with CVS and Walgreens to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Vulnerable Americans in Long-Term Care Facilities Nationwide
Newly Launched The Global Atlas of Palliative Care, 2nd edition.
Community Engagement
In The Media
Policy
October 12, 2020
Global Atlas Launched for World Hospice & Palliative Care Day
White House briefing on Coronavirus testing on September 28, 2020.
In The Media
Policy
September 29, 2020
NHPCO Invited to COVID-19 Testing Briefing at White House
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
September 25, 2020
CMS releases Medicare Advantage VBID participant list for CY 2021
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In The Media
Policy
September 17, 2020
NHPCO Urges HHS to Support Hospice Community with Essential COVID-19 Testing Resources
CMS releases streamlined Care Compare website.
Policy
September 16, 2020
CMS Care Compare Empowers Patients when Making Important Health Care Decisions
Hospice Action Network
Community Engagement
Policy
September 4, 2020
Ask Congress to Support Hospice and Palliative Care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
September 1, 2020
CMS Announces Resumption of Routine Inspections
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
August 11, 2020
CMS Updates Medicare Payment Policies for Several Types of Healthcare Providers
US Capitol
Policy
August 6, 2020
Senate Bill Allows for Expansion of Hospice Respite Care During Public Health Emergency
Secretary Azar Signs Renewal of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Determination
In The Media
Policy
July 24, 2020
Secretary Azar Signs Renewal of Public Health Emergency Determination
NHPCO COVID-19 Commitment to Care letter
Policy
June 30, 2020
NHPCO Urges HHS to Extend COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
NHPCO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
Policy
June 26, 2020
CMS Announces One-Year Extension of Medicare Care Choices Model, NHPCO Responds
Hospice Action Network
Community Engagement
Policy
May 4, 2020
Hospice Action Network Call to Action!
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
April 22, 2020
CMS issues news release summarizing COVID-19 response
Edo Banach
Leadership
Policy
April 2, 2020
NHPCO Fights for PPE for Hospice and Palliative Care Providers
NHPCO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
In The Media
Policy
March 31, 2020
CMS Waives Hospice Requirements and Expands Telehealth in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
In The Media
Policy
March 29, 2020
Trump Administration Provides Financial Relief for Medicare Providers
Capitol
Policy
March 26, 2020
Senate Passage of Coronavirus Emergency Legislation Will Support Hospice Providers as they Care for Americans in Need
Hospice and Palliative Care Advocacy
Community Engagement
Policy
March 24, 2020
Hospice Action Network Virtual Advocacy Day – March 24
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
March 11, 2020
CMS Releases Guidance to Hospice Providers on COVID-19
US House
Policy
February 13, 2020
The HOSPICE Act Passes House Ways & Means Committee
US Capitol
Leadership
Policy
February 11, 2020
NHPCO Releases Statement on House Program Integrity Legislation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
January 13, 2020
Direct Contracting Model – News from CMMI
NHPCO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
Policy
December 20, 2019
Hospice Community Sees CMS VBID Model as a Missed Opportunity
NHPCO offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
In The Media
Policy
December 16, 2019
CMS asked to delay VBID model implementation
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Policy
December 4, 2019
CMS Direct Contracting Model Options
NHPCO President and CEO Testifies at House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Caring for Aging Americans
In The Media
Policy
November 14, 2019
NHPCO President and CEO Testifies at House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Caring for Aging Americans
NHPCO and HAN
Policy
November 8, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Smarter Oversight of Hospice Care
US Congress
Policy
October 29, 2019
NHPCO Applauds House Passage of PCHETA, Asks Senate to Act
Social Determinants of Health Matter
In The Media
Policy
October 28, 2019
NQF Leads National Call to Address Social Determinants of Health through Quality and Payment Innovation
Secretary Azar Announces Release of Request for Applications for Primary Care First Seriously Ill Population Model Option
Policy
October 25, 2019
CMS Announces Release of Primary Care First Seriously Ill Population Model Option
Reducing regulatory burden
Policy
October 4, 2019
CMS issues final rule on regulatory burden relief
US Capitol
Policy
October 2, 2019
NHPCO Urges Swift Congressional Action on PCHETA
Rural access to hospice matters for Arizonans
Policy
October 1, 2019
Rural access to hospice matters
NHPCO Hospice Ambassadors, September 17, 2019.
Leadership
Policy
September 18, 2019
Hospice Leaders Urge Federal Lawmakers to Support Reforms to Improve Access and Quality
Virtual Hill Week 2019
Community Engagement
Policy
September 13, 2019
Final day of Virtual Hill Week in support of hospice
Virtual Hill Week 2019
Community Engagement
Policy
September 9, 2019
Virtual Hill Week Starts Today!
Virtual Hill Week 2019
Community Engagement
Policy
August 16, 2019
Virtual Hill Week preparatory webinar #2
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
August 13, 2019
CMS Focus Groups for Hospice Patient Assessment Instrument
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
August 6, 2019
FY2020 Hospice Wage Index Final Rule
Senate bi-partisan comprehensive care caucus
In The Media
Policy
August 1, 2019
Senator Rosen Launches Bipartisan Comprehensive Care Caucus in the Senate
US Capitol
In The Media
Policy
July 30, 2019
Launch of Bipartisan Senate Caucus Focused on Palliative Care
Virtual Hill Week 2019
Policy
July 29, 2019
Virtual Hill Week 2019
US House
Policy
July 25, 2019
Bipartisan Ways and Means Committee Launches New Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force
Hospice and Palliative Care Advocacy
Policy
July 18, 2019
Support PCHETA
Opioid disposal provision.
Policy
July 15, 2019
GAO Meets with NHPCO Regulatory Committee
Hospice and Palliative Care Advocacy
Education
Policy
July 11, 2019
PCHETA Introduced in U.S. Senate
OIG
Opinion
Policy
July 10, 2019
NHPCO Responds to New OIG Reports on Hospice Care
free webinar, July 25, 2019
Education
Policy
July 8, 2019
Free APM Webinar offered by National Coalition
Capitol
Policy
June 24, 2019
NHPCO Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Palliative Care
Advocacy Call to Action
Policy
May 16, 2019
Advocacy Call to Action: Support Rural Hospice Access Bill
Rural Access to Hospice
Policy
May 10, 2019
Rural Access to Hospice Act Reintroduced in Congress
Capitol Hill is home to the U.S. Congress.
Policy
May 9, 2019
NHPCO Applauds the Introduction of the Rural Access to Hospice Act
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
April 24, 2019
CMS Releases FY2020 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule
Edo Banach
Policy
April 23, 2019
NHPCO responds to cut included in FY2020 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
April 4, 2019
CMS Introduction to CY2021 Hospice Component in VBID Model
NHPCO Congressional Briefing.
Policy
March 28, 2019
NHPCO Hosts Congressional Briefing on Value of Hospice Care
MedPAC March 2019.
Policy
March 18, 2019
MedPAC March 2019 Report to the Congress Released
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
March 8, 2019
Hospice Provider Preview Reports Now Available
Hospice advocacy at HHS meeting.
Policy
March 7, 2019
A Busy Day in Washington for the HPM Community
Capitol
Policy
February 4, 2019
Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Palliative Care Education and Access Introduced in House
Federal Shutdown and hospice.
Policy
January 24, 2019
Government Shutdown & Funding for Hospice and Palliative Care
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
January 21, 2019
CMS Medicare Advantage Plans May Offer Hospice Care Services Beginning in 2021
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
December 14, 2018
Hospice Provider Preview Reports Now Available
Opioid disposal provision.
Policy
October 25, 2018
NHPCO Cheers Inclusion of Safe Disposal Provision in New Law
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
October 9, 2018
CMS Accelerates Innovation and Promotes Patient Access to Medical Technology
US Congress
Policy
October 4, 2018
Congress Approves Opioid Package that Includes Safe Disposal Provision for Hospices
Launch of Bipartisan Congressional Task Force Championing Palliative Care hosted on September 14.
Policy
September 20, 2018
NHPCO Participates in Seminal Briefing of the Congressional Palliative Care Task Force
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
September 19, 2018
“Omnibus” CMS Burden Reductions
US Congress
Policy
September 6, 2018
Congressional Letter on Regulatory Relief
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Policy
August 3, 2018
CMS Releases FY2019 Hospice Wage Index Final Rule
OIG
In The Media
Policy
August 3, 2018
NHPCO Responds to OIG Report
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Policy
June 28, 2018
PCHETA Approved by House E&C Subcommittee on Health
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Policy
June 22, 2018
Review Your CMS Data
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Policy
June 19, 2018
Virtual Hill Week is underway!
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Policy
June 15, 2018
CMS Opioids Roadmap
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Policy
June 15, 2018
Opioid bills pass in the House
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Policy
June 12, 2018
Be a hospice advocate from home
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Policy
June 11, 2018
National Alliance for Caregiving Applauds Expansion of the VA Comprehensive Family Caregiver Program
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Policy
May 23, 2018
Hospice leaders address Congressional Committee about burdensome regulations in hospice care
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Policy
April 30, 2018
CMS posts FY2019 proposed rule
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Policy
March 30, 2018
Update on PTAC Meeting
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Policy
March 2, 2018
CMS announces Hospice Provider Preview Reports now available
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Policy
February 28, 2018
NHPCO applauds introduction of Opioid Disposal Bill
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Policy
February 9, 2018
Hospice community applauds passage of The Medicare Patient Access to Hospice Act
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Policy
February 2, 2018
CMS proposed policy updates to combat opioid crisis
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Policy
February 2, 2018
On World Cancer Day: Improve access to internationally controlled essential medicines
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Policy
November 29, 2017
Coalition responds to CMS request for information
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Policy
September 15, 2017
CMS issues FY2018 Hospice Medicaid rates
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Policy
September 1, 2017
Recommendations for hospice regulatory relief
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Policy
August 30, 2017
CMS Hospice provider preview reports available
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Policy
August 2, 2017
Hospice: CMS Final FY 2018 Payment and Policy Changes
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Policy
July 18, 2017
Virtual Hill Week, July 17 – 21
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Policy
July 14, 2017
More than 230 hospice advocates convene on Capitol Hill
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Policy
June 14, 2017
Call to Action: Support The Patient Choice & Quality Care Act
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Policy
June 13, 2017
The Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017 introduced in Congress
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Policy
June 6, 2017
Be the voice of your patients and families on Capitol Hill
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Policy
May 3, 2017
NHPCO Comments on CMS Proposed FY2018 Hospice Wage Index Rule
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Policy
May 3, 2017
CMS fact sheet on proposed rule
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Policy
March 16, 2017
MedPAC report to Congress
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Policy
March 14, 2017
New audit on GIP claims
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Policy
February 23, 2017
Podcast discusses difference between ABN and NOMNC
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Policy
February 21, 2017
Update on Medicare Care Choices Model
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Policy
January 23, 2017
CMS releases 2016 opioid misuse strategy
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Policy
December 16, 2016
Palliative care and changing policy landscape
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Policy
October 12, 2016
CMS releases new data to increase transparency on Medicare hospice payments
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Policy
September 16, 2016
New report from the OIG
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Policy
September 1, 2016
NHPCO meets with CMS on NOE/NOTR issues
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Policy
August 23, 2016
Hospice public reporting
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Policy
August 17, 2016
New quality reporting requirement for hospice providers
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Policy
August 9, 2016
OIG advisory opinion released
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Policy
August 3, 2016
Final FY 2017 Hospice Wage Index is released by CMS
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Policy
June 22, 2016
U.S. House of Representatives introduces “Personalize Your Care Act”
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Policy
June 3, 2016
WHPCA and allies speak up for palliative care and pain relief at the 69th World Health Assembly
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Policy
May 16, 2016
House passes Opioids bills
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Policy
April 22, 2016
CMS proposes updates to the wage index and rates for Medicare Hospice Benefit
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Policy
April 14, 2016
Rural Access to Hospice Act
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Policy
April 5, 2016
Global drug policy and people in pain
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Policy
April 5, 2016
Highlighting lack of access to controlled medicines in the preparations for UNGASS 2016
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Policy
April 4, 2016
NHPCO offers comment on OIG report
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Policy
March 31, 2016
New appeals/resolution process announced by HHS
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Policy
March 16, 2016
MedPAC March report to Congress
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Policy
March 14, 2016
What are Alternative Payment Models?
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Policy
December 22, 2015
Senate’s Chronic Care Working Group releases policy proposals
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December 16, 2015
Hospice Policy: A Year in Review
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December 9, 2015
Report released on palliative care and the Global Goal for Health: Right, Smart, Overdue
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November 30, 2015
Webinar on advance care planning reimbursement
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Policy
October 5, 2015
New WHO infographic on palliative care released
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Policy
August 4, 2015
Changes to hospice payment structure announced by CMS
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Policy
July 29, 2015
PCHETA Introduced in House of Representatives
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Policy
July 21, 2015
Hospice demonstration sites announced for Medicare Care Choices Model
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Policy
July 15, 2015
Proposed legislation calls for hospice payment reform testing
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Policy
July 10, 2015
Hospice advocates share their stories on Capitol Hill
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Policy
July 9, 2015
CMS proposed rule would reimburse physicians for care planning conversations
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Policy
June 26, 2015
Supreme Court ruling on Affordable Care Act
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Policy
June 16, 2015
CMS offers providers resources on HIS Manual V1.02
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Policy
April 20, 2015
Change in NPI requirement for hospice election
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Policy
March 27, 2015
New import/export system for controlled medicines launched by International Narcotics Control Board
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Policy
March 26, 2015
House of Representatives passes SGR (“doc fix”) package
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Policy
March 17, 2015
FAQ: Could Congress be ready to fix Medicare pay for doctors?
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Policy
March 17, 2015
Healthcare Policy: What to expect in 2015
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January 20, 2015
OIG study on hospice and assisted living
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October 7, 2014
President Obama Signs IMPACT Act Bringing Valuable Oversight to Hospices
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Policy
October 2, 2014
CMS invalid hospice diagnosis codes
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Policy
September 19, 2014
Hospice community applauds Congressional passage of the IMPACT Act
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September 18, 2014
House of Representatives votes on bill with hospice provisions
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August 5, 2014
U.S. hospice community applauds new legislation to promote appropriate oversight
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Policy
July 3, 2014
NHPCO submits comment letter to CMS on FY2015 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule
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Policy
July 2, 2014
Dying Medicare beneficiaries still Being denied their medications
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Policy
July 1, 2014
Hospice advocacy brings results
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Policy
June 25, 2014
CMS Convenes Part D and Hospice Stakeholders to Discuss Policy
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Policy
June 17, 2014
Call to Action: Contact your legislators to support hospice
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Policy
June 9, 2014
CMS policy hurting hospice patients and families
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Policy
June 6, 2014
Hospices must begin collecting HIS data on July 1
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Policy
May 9, 2014
Legislation to pay Medicare beneficiaries for advance care planning
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Policy
April 24, 2014
Understanding the Medicare Care Choices Model
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Policy
April 2, 2014
Legislation Delays ICD-10 Transition and extends “Doc Fix”
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Policy
March 14, 2014
MedPAC recommends less hospice choice for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, at a higher cost
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Policy
January 30, 2014
Hospice leaders learn about advocacy priorities for 2014
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Policy
December 17, 2013
Congress Supports Hospice Community Regarding Part D Issues.
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Policy
November 20, 2013
Hospice Certification and Recertification Attestation Requirements
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Policy
October 23, 2013
Government Shutdown Ends
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Policy
June 27, 2013
Take the Voice of Hospice to Capitol Hill
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Policy
March 25, 2013
Federal Sequestration Cuts and the Hospice Community
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