On July 30, CMS released the FY2025 Hospice Wage Index final rule. LeadingAge has completed a review of the final proposals for LeadingAge members. This summary is not exhaustive; we encourage members to read the whole rule. This rule contains the finalized implement the standardized patient assessment – the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. LeadingAge will convene members in at the August 13th meeting of the Hospice Member Network to discuss the final rule. Join the Network here or emailing Katy Barnett.
