Judi Lund Person, former vice president of regulatory and compliance at NHPCO, shares her journey into the hospice industry and her passion for ensuring patients and families receive the care they need and want.
Judi emphasizes the importance of addressing bad hospice care and uncovering fraud and abuse in the industry. She discusses the proposed changes in the 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Conditions, including the implementation of the HOPE tool and the revised hospice cap survey. Also, Judi highlights the sunset of the VBID demonstration and the need to focus on accountable care organizations and quality reporting.
The conversation concludes with a focus on the importance of putting patients and families at the center of hospice and palliative care. The discussion highlights the need for personalized care and the role of volunteers in providing support. The conversation also touches on the potential for innovation and collaboration with Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. The wage index and its impact on hospice reimbursement rates are discussed, along with the potential for value-based purchasing arrangements in the future.
Takeaways
This is a great listen for staff, leaders, and boards of hospice and palliative care organizations. Here’s a great quote from the discussion: “You never know when something you do or somebody you talk to changes the course of your life." Join us, this is timely and relevant.
https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/judi-lund-person-unleashed
Teleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast
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