What happens when ancient philosophical questions about "the good life" collide with modern healthcare regulations? In this compelling episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux welcomes hospice leaders Annette Kiser, Chief Compliance Officer with Teleios, and Judi Lund Person, Principal, Lund Person & Associates LLC, for a deep dive into the regulatory crossroads facing hospice providers.
In this episode, we discuss the FY 2026 Proposed Rule, which focused on implementing the HOPE initiative, and two RFIs (Requests for Information) that were part of it. Also, discuss how important it is for us in the hospice field to give CMS feedback via these RFIs. These will impact the Future Quality Measure Concepts for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program, and CMS is asking for input on three concepts for the HQRP Hospice Quality Reporting Program:
- The Challenges of Interoperability,
- The Evolving Quality Measures related to Patient Well-Being
- Nutrition, including Safe Eating Habits, Exercise, Nutrition, and Activity appropriate for end-of-life care
Last, they discuss a separate RFI related to the Advanced Digital Quality Measurement (dQM) in the HQRP (Hospice Quality Reporting Program) and the data standards of Health Level Seven® (HL7®) and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources® (FHIR®).
Annette and Judi have a wealth of experience and knowledge. This is a great listen for staff, leaders, and Boards of hospice and palliative care organizations to become more educated about the tracks being laid with the proposed 2026 Wage Index. This show is timely and relevant, so join us.
Guest:
Annette Kiser, Chief Compliance Officer with Teleios
Judi Lund Person, Principal, Lund Person & Associates LLC
Host:
Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOS
https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/navigating-the-future-hope-wage-index-and-cms-quality-measures
Teleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast
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