HCL News - HCL Update Regarding Revised Hospice Election Statement and Addendum Forms
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The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) submitted comments on the FY2021 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Update Proposed Rule. The letter outlines its request that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) delay the implementation of the election statement content modifications and addendum for at least one full year beyond the end date of the COVID-19 PHE. Key reasons for the need to delay are as follows: Impact of COVID-19 Lack of guida...
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