The Hospice Final Rule & 2027 Quality Update

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On-Demand Webinar

StreamedAug 31, 2026Duration90 minutes

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The start time for this webinar has been updated to 12:00 p.m. MDT (previously 1:00 p.m. MDT).

Big changes are coming to hospice in FY 2027. Know what CMS finalized — and what your organization must do next. Walk away with a clear understanding of the finalized FY 2027 hospice requirements, the compliance and operational risk implications, and the practical steps you can take now to stay survey-ready, payment-ready, and quality-reporting ready.

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS

FY 2027 hospice payment updates
New hospice service and spending variation index (SSVI) scoring system
FY 2027 Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) requirements
Finalized changes to hospice election and documentation requirements

BONUS MATERIALS

Analysis of SSVI data by state

WEBINAR DETAILS

The FY 2027 Hospice Final Rule is set to introduce significant updates affecting reimbursement, quality reporting, compliance oversight, and operational processes. This comprehensive webinar will provide a detailed analysis of the final rule, including payment rate updates, wage index revisions, HQRP changes, and emerging compliance initiatives.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of CMS's finalized requirements and their impact on hospice providers beginning October 1, 2026. Special attention will be given to the new hospice service and spending variation index (SSVI), election statement requirements, HOPE-related reporting expectations, Care Compare transparency initiatives, and regulatory changes affecting hospice operations and documentation. Leave with actionable strategies to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and prepare for successful implementation of the FY 2027 requirements.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

All hospice staff

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

Employee training log
Interactive quiz
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits

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