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Starting In May At The Latest, Hospices Must Chase Down Docs' Enrollment Status For Certs

Published on Fri Dec 01, 2023

Make sure your hospice has May 1 marked in red on your calendar for next year. Why? “Effective May 1, 2024, for Medicare to pay for hospice services, the following physicians must enroll in Medicare or opt out: * Hospice medical director or the physician member of the hospice interdisciplinary group who certifies the patient’s terminal condition * Patient-designated attending [...]
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