2027 Regulatory Updates: Hospice at a Turning Point: Quality, Compliance, and What Comes Next
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Overview: Hospice leaders face evolving CMS expectations that affect quality reporting, Medicare payment, and operational oversight. This one-hour webinar will translate the FY 2027 Hospice Final Rule and current CMS guidance into practical priorities for hospice leadership. We will examine the mandatory election statement addendum, CMS’s temporary enforcement discretion, and the nationwide Medicare enrollment moratorium—including implications for certain ownership changes and growth planning. Participants will also explore HOPE guidance updates, Hospice Quality Reporting Program requirements, and how the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI) informs CMS oversight. Leave with actionable steps to strengthen documentation, monitor quality and compliance risks, and prepare your team for increased scrutiny.
Objectives:
- Summarize key FY 2027 Hospice Final Rule requirements, including payment updates and the mandatory election statement addendum, and explain CMS’s temporary enforcement discretion.
- Identify the implications of the nationwide Medicare enrollment moratorium and SSVI for hospice operations, certain ownership changes, and compliance monitoring.
- Prioritize agency actions that address updated HOPE guidance, timely and accurate quality reporting, and documentation practices that support compliance and quality improvement
Audience: Hospice
Annette Lee founded Provider Insights to give home health and hospice providers clarity, confidence, and peace of mind in an ever-changing regulatory landscape. With more than 30 years of industry experience—including Medicare medical review, clinical education, and consulting—she brings an insider’s understanding of CMS requirements and the realities of delivering care. Her work includes contracting with a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) to provide clinical education for home health and hospice agencies nationwide.
Annette speaks “Medicare-ese” fluently and translates complex regulations into clear, practical steps for patient-centered providers. She understands that leaders need more than an explanation of the rules—they need to know what those rules mean for their patients, their teams, and their daily operations. Through Provider Insights, Annette helps agencies strengthen compliance, anticipate change, and move forward with confidence while keeping quality patient care at the center of every decision.