Welcome to the HRP Press Room
Date: June 6, 2008
Contact: Rebecca Stodolak
Phone: (732) 292-1100
The New Hospice Conditions of Participation:
Live
90-Minute Audio Conference
Scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2008
from 1:30-3:00 pm ET
MANASQUAN, N.J. -- June 6, 2008: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the long awaited final rule revising the conditions of participation (CoPs) that hospices must meet to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The rule was published in the June 5 Federal Register.
The revised hospice conditions of participation rule focuses on a patient-centered, outcome-oriented, and transparent process that promotes quality patient care while allowing for flexibility in meeting quality standards. The final rule addresses the comments received by the CMS on the proposed rule that was published in 2005.
Although hospices will have 180 days before the rule becomes effective, it is recommended that you start preparing now.
Take advantage of this opportunity for help navigating through the 758-pages of the final regulations.
Join hospice letter and officials from the CMS for “The New Hospice Conditions of Participation: Details and Insight into CMS’ Final Rule,” a special 90-minute audio conference schedule for Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 1:30 PM Eastern time.
Mary Rossi-Coajou and Danielle Shearer Office of Clinical Standards and Quality Clinical Standards Group Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will discuss topics.
Address: Health Resources Publishing, 1913 Atlantic Ave., Suite F5, Manasquan, NJ 08736; (732) 292-1100, www.healthresourcesonline.com
