On January 1, 2021, CMS began testing the inclusion of the Part A Hospice Benefit within the MA benefits package through the Hospice Benefit Component of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model. This test allows CMS to assess the impact on care delivery and quality of care, especially for palliative and hospice care, when participating Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are financially responsible for all Parts A and B benefits.

‘Who You Gonna Call?’ Introducing The Consortium Of Hospice Excellence

Today, a select group of hospice service providers have announced the formation of the Consortium of Hospice Excellence. The purpose of the Consortium will be to provide a single point of contact for hospice leaders to find excellence in hospice accounting, marketing, recruiting and billing—with more services to come. Combined, the members of the Consortium represent over 340 Hospices across the United States. The management of the combined members of the Consortium represents over 280 years of experience in hospice.

Blackmor CPA And Advanced Hospice Management Form Strategic Alliance For Turnkey Hospice Finance And Billing Solutions