Judi Lund Person, former vice president of regulatory and compliance at NHPCO, shares her journey into the hospice industry and her passion for ensuring patients and families receive the care they need and want.

Judi emphasizes the importance of addressing bad hospice care and uncovering fraud and abuse in the industry.  She discusses the proposed changes in the 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Conditions, including the implementation of the HOPE tool and the revised hospice cap survey.  Also, Judi highlights the sunset of the VBID demonstration and the need to focus on accountable care organizations and quality reporting.

The conversation concludes with a focus on the importance of putting patients and families at the center of hospice and palliative care.  The discussion highlights the need for personalized care and the role of volunteers in providing support. The conversation also touches on the potential for innovation and collaboration with Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.  The wage index and its impact on hospice reimbursement rates are discussed, along with the potential for value-based purchasing arrangements in the future.


Takeaways

• Ensure patients and families receive the care they need and want.
• Address bad hospice care and uncover fraud and abuse in the industry.
• Stay informed about proposed changes in the 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Conditions.
• Prepare for the implementation of the HOPE tool and revised hospice cap survey.
• Stay engaged with accountable care organizations and quality reporting Patients and families should be the focus of hospice and palliative care, with personalized care tailored to their needs.
• Volunteers play a crucial role in providing support and should be integrated into hospice programs.
• There is potential for innovation and collaboration with Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans to improve care delivery.
• The wage index and its impact on reimbursement rates for hospice services should be carefully considered.
• Value-based purchasing arrangements may be a future direction for hospice care.

This is a great listen for staff, leaders, and boards of hospice and palliative care organizations. Here’s a great quote from the discussion: “You never know when something you do or somebody you talk to changes the course of your life."  Join us, this is timely and relevant.

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