Hospice Law And Beyond

The results of the latest wave of SMRC audits are coming in. The SMRCs continue to focus on GIP eligibility, but they are also scrutinizing the identification and roles of attending physicians. Hospices can proactively address the results of these audits early on by accepting the SMRC’s invitation to engage in a telephonic Discussion and Education (“D&E”) session with the auditors. In this episode, learn what these D&E calls are all about, including what happens during the call how to prepare to address the GIP and attending physician issues what happens after the call The information covered can also inform policies and practices for hospices who are not currently subject to SMRC audits.