Joint Commission Revises Hospice Requirements, Effective July 1, 2024

Published: 05/30/2024

Sources:
  • The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
  • Hospice

The Joint Commission recently announced the revision of two elements of performance (EPs) for their Hospice accreditation program, effective July 1, 2024. The changes are being made to align with requirements from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) final rule for Hospices issued in November 2023.

The CMS final rule implemented Section 4121 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023, which provides for Medicare Part B coverage and payment under the Medicare Physician Fee

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