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2021 Virtual Conference: Focusing on Transformation
Every summer, NHPCO, AAHPM and HPNA work
together to host the Virtual Conference. New for
2021, this year's program will be presented on one
day, July 29, from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET. Given the
profound and historic impact of the global health
pandemic, the 2021 Virtual Conference is focusing on
transformation.
Our World is Reshaping Before our Eyes
How do we rework the system? How do we measure
success? What innovations will remain? How do we
bridge the divide between administration and clinical?
How do we address workforce issues? How do we
improve the patient and family experience? How do
we continue to connect to purpose?
Exploring Multiple Perspectives
Content will include both clinical and programmatic
perspectives creating an opportunity for the
interdisciplinary team to explore each unique
viewpoint and how they intersect.
FY 2022 Hospice Wage Index
Proposed Rule
On Thursday, April 8, 2021 the FY 2022 Hospice
Wage Index and Payment Update proposed rule
went on display on the Federal Register website for
public inspection. NHPCO's Policy Team published
an initial alert on April 8. The following day, a more
comprehensive Regulatory Alert (04/09/21) with
detailed analysis was released and can be found on
the Regulatory Medicare Reimbursement page of
the NHPCO website for members.
▌ The proposed rate increase for FY 2022 is 2.3%.
▌ The proposed hospice cap amount for FY 2022 is
$31,389.66.
Additionally, NHPCO prepared the FY 2022 Proposed
Wage Index State/County Rate Chart, also found on
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The opening keynote will be presented by Daniela
Lamas, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in
Boston. Other speakers include: Tammie Quest, MD,
of Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of
Emory University; Ab Brody, PhD, RN, FAAN, of
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing; Dana
Lustbader, MD, FAAHPM, of ProHEALTH, an OPTUM
Company; Amy Rose, RS, MSN, CHPN, of Sangre de
Cristo Community Care; and Jim Woodard of TRU
Community Care.
Also new for 2021, Discussion Sessions after key
presentations that will allow participants to connect
with colleagues from across the country to explore
common challenges and share best practices. VC21
content will be available on-demand through
September 30, 2021 adding to the convenience of
this program.
Register online at www.nhpco.org/vc2021/.
the Regulatory Medicare Reimbursement page of
the website for members. Please note: This Excel
document is based on the proposed rule and cannot
be finalized until the Final Rule is published this
summer.
NHPCO The proposals for fiscal year 2022 include
the following:
▌ Proposed rate increase of 2.3%. Rates for each
level of care are available below.
▌ Changing the regulation text to clarify several
issues related to the furnishing of the hospice
election statement addendum and obtaining
patient/representative signatures.
▌ Making permanent certain temporary waivers to
the Conditions of Participation related to hospice
aides.

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