Document, document, document. It’s the unending mantra of hospice in general. However, this webinar will dive into the specifics of documenting the differences between terminal and chronic care for patients with the same diagnosis. It will also address documenting changes in baseline measures. Strive to improve the accuracy of your documentation and fulfill the CoPs and payment requirements with confidence.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Review the details of establishing eligibility criteria when documenting hospice admission
• Defend continued hospice eligibility with strong documentation
• Discuss the role of the hospice IDG in supporting eligibility throughout the hospice election
• Understand the importance of accurately documenting hospice eligibility to avoid claim denials under medical review
• Establish best practices for documentation expectations

WEBINAR DETAILS:  Accurate hospice eligibility documentation is critical to fulfilling the CoPs and payment requirements. The lack of supporting documentation for a terminal prognosis is the number one reason for denial. Reviewers often look for a significant decline in patient condition. Although this is not a requirement of hospice care, a terminal prognosis is. This webinar will help clinicians document the slightest changes in baseline measures. More importantly, it will explain how to capture the changes that support terminal prognosis – even without a decline in baseline measures. Go beyond the LCDs and common tools for documenting eligibility by drilling down to the details and characteristics that differentiate terminal and chronic patients with the same diagnosis.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  This informative session is designed for hospice directors, medical directors, clinical staff, and the QA team. 

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• Specific references and examples of compliant documentation
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions

DON’T MISS THIS RELATED WEBINAR!

How to Effectively Audit Hospice Documentation originally presented on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

MEET THE PRESENTER:  Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions

Melinda Gaboury, with more than 30 years in home care, has over 22 years of executive speaking and education experience, including extensive day-to-day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts home care and hospice reimbursement workshops and speaks at state association meetings. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s impact on the industry. She chairs the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group, is treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida board of directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care board of directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers, 2024.

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