Testimonials

When I first became a homecare executive, my predecessor and first home health & hospice mentor advised me to join HHFMA. “And never miss the Finance conference!” It was fantastic advice. The HHFMA has been a great source of current information over my career, and its mentoring program was a terrific additional benefit. I was fortunate to be assigned a wonderful mentor, Marcylle Combs. She answered my questions, introduced me to others, and helped me navigate all the resources available to members through NAHC and the HHFMA. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring others over the years. If you are new to the HHFMA, a mentor can help you optimize your membership. If you are experienced, serving as a mentor is a wonderful way to give back to the homecare and hospice community.
Carolyn Flietstra BSN RN, Executive Vice President (Retired), Christian Living Services
The HHFMA Mentorship program has provided me with a great professional relationship with someone outside of my own organization. My mentor has been a great sounding board and someone I can reach out to as for insight and guidance related to professional development, speaking opportunities, educational resources and especially career aspirations. We often work together to discuss both financial and regulatory changes that will impact the home health and/or hospice industries. I cannot stress enough the value I have received being in the HHFMA Mentorship program and plan to become a mentor myself.
Mike Simione, Director of Cost Reports, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
Through the HHFMA Mentorship program I have had several formal and informal conversations with my assigned mentor. This has provided the opportunity to evaluate and achieve my career goals within the industry – like being appointed to the HHFMA Workgroup. The knowledge I have gained since joining the industry has been extensive and the HHFMA Mentorship program has played a major role in my career development. I will continue to contribute to the success of this initiative, including becoming a mentor myself.
RJ Gagnon, CFO, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice
One of the most significant benefits of joining a professional organization, like NAHC, is the opportunity it provides to either be a mentor or to find one. As a previous “mentoree,” I am a huge advocate for the NAHC Mentorship program. I was blessed to gain Carolyn Fleistra as a mentor. Carolyn offered me the ability to learn the industry and association from someone who had worked in the industry at the executive level for years and someone who had been involved in the organization at a high level. She shared her experiences, shared tips, ensured I knew where to be, and above all, gave me a sense of belonging. I highly encourage anyone to seek mentorship
Summer Napier, President, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC

Hospice Regulatory Resources

CR8877/NOE-NOTR, HOSPICE DIAGNOSIS CODING
RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: We caution providers that some processes related to the NOE(and possibly the NOTR) may be MAC-SPECIFIC – this means that it is very important that you seek out instructions from your assigned MAC to be certain that you are following the proper procedure.
Q&A: CR 8877 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 11
CMS CR 8877/Attachment A
Medicare Code Editor, v. 31-0, Oct. 2013
MAC RESOURCES:
CGS: Change Request 8877: Overview of Changes
CGS: Change Request 8877: Frequently Asked Questions
PALMETTO GBA: Canceling a hospice notice of election or benefit period
PALMETTO GBA: NOTR Job Aid
NGS: Canceling a hospice notice of election or benefit period
Data Reporting on Hospice Claims
Q&A: Additional Data Reporting Requirements for Hospice Claims
Change Request 8358 – Additional Data Reporting Requirements for Hospice Claims (July 26, 2013)
Data on Claims – proposed and as required under CR8358
Hospice/Part D
NAHC/HAA TOOLS FOR HOSPICE PROVIDERS
Part D PA Process Explanation
Hospice and Part D – Questions and Answers
Part D PA Process Tips
Part D PA Process Sample Admission Notice
CMS DOCUMENTS/GUIDANCE
“Part D Payment for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Hospice” Guidance July 2014 (NEW)
“Hospice Information for Medicare Part D” Form (NEW)
Part D Payment for Drugs for Beneficiaries Enrolled in Hospice—2015 Guidance
CMS Final Guidance March 2014
CMS Guidance Dec 2013
Hospice Payment Reform
Hospice Cost Reports: Benchmarks and Trends, 2004-2011
Analysis of Trends in General Inpatient Care (GIP) Utilization
Analysis of Face-to-Face Visit Requirement
Hospice Payment
Hospice FY2014 Wage Index
FINAL RULE: FY2014 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update; Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements; and Update on Payment Reform
Hospice Wage Index FY2014 (With % Change over FY2013 Value)
Hospice Wage Index FY2013 Urban and Rural Areas in one spread sheet (includes comparison with previous years)
Hospice Quality Reporting
NQF Hospice-Approved Measures Note: These measures will be considered for possible future hospice quality reporting requirements.
HQRP Reference Table: Data Details — NQF Measures Proposed by CMS to Comprise Initial Hospice Information Set (HIS) (5/13/2013)
NQF #0208 Family Evaluation of Hospice Care
NQF #1617 Patients Treated with an Opioid who are Given a Bowel Regimen
NQF #1634 Hospice and Palliative Care — Pain Screening
NQF #1637 Hospice and Palliative Care — Pain Assessment
NQF #1638 Hospice and Palliative Care — Dyspnea Treatment
NQF #1639 Hospice and Palliative Care — Dyspnea Screening
NQF #1641 Hospice and Palliative Care — Treatment Preferences
NQF #1647 Percentage of hospice patients with documentation in the clinical record of a discussion of spiritual/religious concerns or documentation that the patient/caregiver did not want to discuss.
Patient Notices
Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage
CGS ABN Decision Tree
Hospice Face-to-Face Encounter and Related Requirements
CR 7337/Transmittal 141: New Hospice Certification Requirements and Revised Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
Model Hospice Patient Information on Face-toFace Encounters
Model Hospice Patient Letter
Model Face-to-Face and Narrative for Recerticication of Terminal Illiness for Hospice
Model Physician Face-to-Face and Narrative for Recertification of Terminal Illness for Hospice
Hospice Face-to-Face Q & A
Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of a Crime
Reporting Reasonable Suspicion of a Crime in a Long-Term Care Facility (LTC): Section 1150B of the Social Security Act
Sample Individual Notification Letter
Sample Posting Form

National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Hospice Regulatory Resources

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