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CHAPcast: Your Trusted Partner on the Go For over 60 years, CHAP has been leading the way in home and community-based care, and now CHAPcast is leveling up! With a dynamic new format, co-hosts Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan bring their expertise, passion, and a touch of personality to every episode. Get ready for deeper dives into the issues that matterbreaking down policy updates, exploring cutting-edge trends, and sharing practical tools to help you thrive. Fresh perspectives and actionable insights you can use right away. Whether on a commute, in the office, or just catching a moment to yourself, CHAPcast is here to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve.The views expressed do not imply an endorsement by CHAP or any entity they represent. Opinions expressed by CHAP employees are their own and may not necessarily reflect the organization's views. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The 2027 CMS Proposed Rule For Home Health
Episode 5
Saturday, 15 August, 2026
We break down the calendar year 2027 proposed home health rule and why it signals a bigger CMS push on quality, transparency, and program integrity beyond reimbursement. We focus on enrollment risk and the palliative care request for information, then lay out what providers should do now to protect operations and influence the final rule. • proposed payment positives alongside larger compliance impact • home health quality reporting program changes, including OASIS and HHCAHPS timeline implications • expanded provider enrollment denial and revocation risk, including clerical errors and longer exclusion periods• change of ownership pressure points, including management agreements and the 36-month rule • broadened “managing employee” definition capturing more clinical leaders and contractors • “guilt by proximity” concerns tied to suite locations and geographic zip code concentration • CMS palliative care direction through the Medicare home health benefit and why homebound eligibility creates gaps • requests for comments, including a technical expert panel or a trial run before implementation Visit our websiteConnect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, FacebookMake Lives Better
