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Medicare Hospice Management, Third Edition This comprehensive manual has been completely updated to include new payment rates, face-to-face physician encounter requirements, QAPI, and an in-depth look at service delivery. A core resource for every Medicare-certified hospice provider, each chapter integrates Medicare's regulatory requirements, clearly explaining the issues and requirements for compliance and payment. The manual contains valuable information on the daily operations of a hospice program. Hospice administrators, case managers, clinical directors, and homecare agencies that provide hospice services will find this to be an essential guide, reference, and tool for applying the theories and practices of hospice care. Chapters include: History of HospiceAdministration and ServicesThe Medicare Hospice BenefitThe Care Delivery ProcessContracted FacilitiesEthics in Hospice and Access to CareData Collection and Quality ImprovementNEW! Quality Assessment and Performance ImprovementBilling |