CMS Issues Additional Hospice 1135 Waivers for Duration of COVID-19 Emergency

On April 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued additional waivers under Section 1135 of the Stafford Act to provide flexibilities to health care providers.  Additional information about the waivers is available HERE, and also accessible via the Current Emergencies  or Coronavirus Waivers & Flexibilities websites.  Newly-issued waivers applicable to hospice programs…