The final Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) data submission specifications (V1.00.1) are now available (Downloads section of the CMS HOPE Technical Specifications webpage). This FINAL version of the specifications will go into effect on October 1, 2025. Notable changes since the... Continue Reading
Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) Materials CMS has posted the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) updated final materials. Materials include the HOPE Guidance Manual v1.01, the Items sets (HOPE Admission v1.01, HOPE Update Visit (HUV) v1.01, HOPE Discharge v1.01 and HOPE... Continue Reading
We are already into May and so much has already happened, including the Home Care Manager's Certificate Program, and Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy. And we had a great Lobby Day event April 22-24. I want to personally thank everyone who attended this year’s Lobby Day events. Lobby Day is so... Continue Reading
The deadline for Senate and Assembly bills to be out of policy committees in their house of origin is approaching rapidly. The Governor is expected to present his “May Revise” budget proposal in a few days. And interest groups are inundating the State Capitol virtually and in-person... Continue Reading
OASIS E-1 Workshop April 28 and 29, 2025 Doubletree Hilton in Pomona Don’t miss out on these 2 days packed with the latest OASIS guidance. We are ready to answer your questions related to all things OASIS. We will also be providing the most up-to-date CMS guidance to help you get up to... Continue Reading
Last Week to Register for CAHSAH Lobby Day Event Deadline to Register is April 18! CAHSAH is pleased to invite you to our Virtual Lobby Day Event being held over a three-day period, April 22-24. This important event presents you and your colleagues with a unique opportunity to represent... Continue Reading
Medicare New Reporting Requirement The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services and MLNC specifies: Medicare providers must report all current managing employees on their Medicare enrollment application or your enrollment may be deactivated. Reporting can be handled as follows: Submit an... Continue Reading
Tomorrow! Get Certified with CAHSAH’s Live Certificate Programs March 25-27, 2025 Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas On-site registration is available The Home Care and Hospice Manager Certificate Programs (HCMCP® and HMCP®) are interactive and intensive educational programs, providing... Continue Reading
I know it is still over a month away, but now is the time to think about making plans and registering for our Annual Conference & Expo in Rancho Mirage from May 19th – May 22nd. There will be something for everyone. And Continuing Education Units will be provided – 13.5 CEUs -... Continue Reading
It’s April, Spring has sprung, and that means only one thing in the State Capitol – policy committee hearings are now upon us. With the late February bill introduction deadline bringing us a total of 2,350 newly introduced bills, it is now time to hold hearings on the 850 of them... Continue Reading
The California Legislature has reconvened to begin working on bills and budget items that will have a direct impact on home health, home care, and hospice services. CAHSAH’s Policy, Advocacy and Public Affairs (PAPA) Committee reviewed over 150 bills and established the top legislative... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 71 Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the ability of veterans to access medical care in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and in the community by... Continue Reading
