Big changes are coming to hospice quality reporting. In this episode of AHCC Talk, host Jan Milliman is joined by expert panelist Nanette Minton to break down CMS’ new HOPE tool, which will fully replace HIS starting October 1, 2025. You’ll learn what’s required for each HOPE visit, how it impacts compliance and QAPI, and how to navigate new quality measures like pain reassessment. The episode also includes real-world coding and OASIS scoring scenarios to help you prepare.

Our panel includes:

✅ Jan Milliman, HCS-D, Director, AHCC

✅ Nanette Minton, RN, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, Senior Clinical Coding Manager, MAC Legacy

Links Mentioned in the Episode

🔗 Learn more about the Payment & Compliance Virtual Summit: decisionhealth.com/pcvirtual

🔗New ways to earn CEUs: https://ahcc.decisionhealth.com/ahcc-blog/more-ways-to-earn-ahcc-ceus

🔗 Learn more about AHCC and how to become a member:store.decisionhealth.com/join-ahcc