Hospice Reimbursement: Get the Scoop on 2022 Hospice Payment Rate Proposals

Why This Topic Matters

Hospice organizations may see changes in overall payment updates, cap amounts, and wage-index-related impacts that can vary by provider size, location, and level of care. Understanding the proposal helps agencies assess financial effects and prepare comments before the deadline.

Article Sections

1. Proposed FY 2022 hospice payment update

   Summarizes the proposed annual payment update for hospice services and the broader Medicare payment context. It also notes that final amounts may change before rule publication.

2. Hospice cap amount and related considerations

   Covers the proposed annual hospice cap amount and discusses how it is presented in the rule. The section also notes general concerns raised by hospice organizations.

3. High Wage Index Hospices Beware

   Explains the proposed revision of labor share methodology for different hospice levels of care using Medicare cost report data. It also discusses sampling, provider characteristics, and possible effects on individual agencies.

4. Deadline

   Provides the public comment timeframe for the proposed rule and encourages review and feedback. It also points readers to the rule and related CMS resources.