NAHC Talking Points for Use in Commenting on FY2017 Hospice Proposed Rule

On April 21, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released CMS-1652-P: Medicare Program; FY 2016 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements. The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has sought input on the changes proposed in the rule and developed the following talking points as…