Hospice

Hi, everyone.  This is a quick note to let you know that CMS has released its second evaluation report for the overall MA VBID model.  This report includes the first "take" on the MA VBID Hospice Component model.  There is also a summary document of the evaluation of the hospice model.  Initial impressions include that a small  number of patients were enrolled under the model (less than 10,000 for CY2021) and only a small number received transitional concurrent care benefits.  We will be conducting further analysis.  In the meantime, following are links to the relevant document:

Hospice summary document:  https://innovation.cms.gov/data-and-reports/2022/vbid-1st-report-2022-hospice-aag

Full evaluation report:  https://innovation.cms.gov/data-and-reports/2022/vbid-1st-report-2022  NOTE:  Chapters 6, 7, and 8 address the hospice component.

Appendices:  https://innovation.cms.gov/data-and-reports/2022/vbid-1st-report-2022-app

Take care,

Theresa

Theresa M. Forster

VP for Hospice Policy & Programs

National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Office:  202-547-7424

Direct:  (202) 355-1661

tmf@nahc.org