Webinar to be held Jan. 23^rd; Department is also planning field visits to providers.

LeadingAge National and other advocates raise concerns about the program.

The Center is building out its webpage, planning education for providers, and scheduling visits with providers in the field.

The extension expires March 31, 2025; LeadingAge National will advocate for additional extension.

DOH webinar scheduled for Nov. 25^th.

HOPE data collection will be required for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program beginning on Oct. 1, 2025.

Initial efforts will focus on providing a public education campaign promoting hospice care and advance care planning.

The final rule adopts a market basket update of 2.9 percent instead of the originally proposed 2.6 percent.