Home Health & Hospice Week

Industry Notes:

HH, Hospice Still 'Longstanding Areas Of Concern,' OIG Says

As the year’s end approaches, contemplations on its events increase. For HHS, that includes taking stock of its duties — including home health and hospice oversight. “Within the Medicare fee-for-service program, reducing improper payments remains a challenge despite the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) efforts targeting longstanding areas of concern, such as hospice, home health, hospital outpatient, and skilled [...]
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