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CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner

CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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 matter—breaking down policy updates, exploring cutting-edge trends, and sharing practical tools to help you thrive. Fresh perspectives and actionable

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26:54

2026 DME Final Rule Explained

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/12/17

We unpack the 2026 CMS DME final rule with an eye on what changes first, what it costs, and how suppliers can adapt without disrupting patient care. Annual surveys, stricter accreditation oversight, and targeted incentives reshape strategy, budgets, and daily operations. • Annual surveys begin at next initial or reaccreditation after 1 January 2026 • Elimination of temporary accreditation before surveying new service locations • CHOW events may trigger initial surveys and start annual cadenc...

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2026 Home Health Final Rule Explained

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/12/17

We break down the 2026 home health final rule, from the 1.3 percent cut and sequestration impact to face-to-face, OASIS, HHCAHPS, and value-based purchasing changes. We share concrete steps to shore up documentation, data, and budgets before January 1, 2026. • Why the final rule timing compresses preparation • Payment impact of the 1.3 percent cut plus sequestration • What changes in face-to-face encounter responsibility and proof • Aligning COPs with the all-payer OASIS requirement • How HH...

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27:34

From Polypharmacy To Clarity: Building A Culture Of...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/10/28

A single, accurate medication list can prevent harm, yet it’s often the messiest part of home visits. We unpack how to turn a kitchen-table pile of bottles into a clear, living record that protects patients, reduces polypharmacy, and keeps agencies compliant. Drawing on decades at the bedside and in surveys, we walk through the moments where discrepancies hide—transitions between providers, “as needed” meds, herbals and supplements, dose tweaks after a clinic visit—and show how to bring every...

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23:33

The Hospice Final Rule 2026 - What Hospice Providers...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/09/11

The FY2026 Hospice Final Rule brings positive changes with a 2.6% payment increase and significant regulatory clarifications that reduce administrative burden for providers nationwide. Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan discuss critical updates affecting hospice operations, with special focus on the imminent HOPE assessment implementation. • 2.6% national payment increase for hospices with cap amount set at $34,465.34 • Regulatory clarification allowing any physician member of the IDG to comple...

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26:47

2026 DME Proposed Rule: What Providers Need to Know

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/08/05

CMS has proposed significant DME regulation changes in the 2026 Home Health Payment Update Rule that focus on combating fraud, improving supplier compliance, and enhancing efficiency through increased oversight and expanded requirements. The proposed changes would dramatically impact DME operations through annual accreditation surveys, expanded competitive bidding, and enhanced data reporting requirements. • Annual accreditation surveys instead of the current three-year cycle would increase ...

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31:43

2026 Home Health Proposed Rule + Payment Changes

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/07/16

A massive regulatory overhaul looms on the horizon for home health agencies. The proposed Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Payment Update rule spans nearly 600 pages, packed with changes that extend far beyond payment adjustments. Proposed expansion of face-to-face encounter policy to allow not just physicians but also NPs, CNSs, and PAs to perform encounters regardless of prior patient relationshipCMS plans to remove COVID-19 vaccine reporting measure and four social determinants of health ass...

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27:16

Case Management: The Backbone of Home Health and Hospice

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/06/11

Case management represents the invisible thread that weaves together all aspects of patient care in home health and hospice settings—yet many clinicians receive minimal training in this critical skill. The conversation between Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan dives deep into what effective case management looks like and why it matters so profoundly for both patient outcomes and regulatory compliance. As Kim notes, "Case management is a next level skill" that requires dedicated training ...

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23:35

Decoding the 2026 Proposed Hospice Rule

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/05/06

The fiscal year 2026 proposed hospice rule brings cautious optimism to providers with a projected 2.4% payment increase, though experienced hospices know to factor in the ongoing 2% sequestration when calculating their bottom line. For those who've long struggled with regulatory inconsistencies, this rule delivers welcome clarification on who can certify hospice eligibility, aligning payment regulations with Conditions of Participation after years of confusion. Most significantly, CMS confir...

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Top 10 Hospice Deficiencies for 2024

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/02/25

Understanding the top 10 hospice deficiencies for 2024 is crucial for providers committed to compliance and quality care. This episode explores key themes like survey readiness, comprehensive assessments, case management roles, and the importance of continuous improvement strategies. • Importance of recognizing key hospice deficiencies • Challenges in today's survey environment • Trends focusing on care planning and assessments • Case management as an essential component of...

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Top 10 Home Health Deficiencies for 2024

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/02/25

The episode examines the top 10 home health survey deficiencies of 2024, underscoring the importance of compliance and effective care planning. Jennifer and Kim provide actionable strategies for home health agencies to enhance their survey readiness and improve quality care. • Identifying and understanding the top 10 deficiencies for compliance • Importance of comprehensive assessments in care planning • Challenges faced in interdisciplinary care coordination • Signifi...

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28:28

CMS Hospice Special Focus Program: What Every Hospice...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/01/22

Join Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan for an unfiltered conversation about the CMS Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP), launched on January 1, 2025. This transformative program is reshaping hospice care—and Jennifer and Kim are here to ensure you’re prepared to adapt and thrive.In this episode, they simplify the complexities of SFP, exploring how it works, who it impacts, and most importantly, how your hospice can stay ahead. Learn how to interpret the program’s data-driven selection proc...

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1:17

New Season, New Voices!

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2025/01/22

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 matter—breaking 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...

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26:16

Managed Care Contracting and Value-Based Models with...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/10/23

Joe Russell, Vice President of Network Management and Contracting at Strategic Healthcare shares his invaluable perspective on how community-based providers can thrive despite the dominance of managed care plans and the ever-present issues of fraud, waste, and abuse.Our conversation uncovers the influence of pivotal regulatory shifts, such as the Affordable Care Act and CMS initiatives, on managed care. We navigate the delicate balance between cost containment and quality care, addressing cri...

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21:18

Communicate and Deliver Value your Health Systems Need

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/09/25

Unlock the strategies that can transform your approach to healthcare communication! Join Jennifer Kennedy, CHAP's lead for compliance and quality, and Pat Driscoll, a professor in healthcare administration and chair of CHAP's board, as they reveal how to effectively communicate value and quality in today's fiercely competitive healthcare landscape. This episode is packed with actionable insights on overcoming the challenges faced by post-acute care providers, ensuring continuity of care, and ...

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27:52

Transforming Hospice Care: The Evolving Role of...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/08/21

How have federal regulatory changes reshaped the role of hospice medical directors from mere formalities to key players in patient care and organizational leadership? Join Jennifer Kennedy and our esteemed guest, Dr. Daniel Maison, as we unpack the historical "three S's" and explore the significant transformations driven by CMS regulations. You'll gain valuable insights into the evolving responsibilities of hospice medical directors, highlighting their integral contributions to both operation...

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27:06

Hospice: Top 10 Deficiencies for 2023

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/07/03

Join us as we dissect the top 10 hospice deficiencies for 2023 with Keri Culhane, CHAP's Clinical Nurse Educator. Expect to learn about the intricacies of individualized care plans, the critical nature of accurate medication profiles, and the emerging challenges of standard precautions and timely bereavement assessments. We don’t just highlight problems; we also provide actionable strategies to enhance compliance and elevate patient care quality every single day. We also discuss the pivotal r...

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27:19

Home Health: Top 10 Deficiencies for 2023

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/07/03

Join us for an insightful episode as we dissect the top 10 home health deficiencies for 2023 with CHAP's esteemed Clinical Nurse Educator, Keri Culhane. With decades of expertise in post-acute healthcare, Keri sheds light on persistent issues and emerging trends in care planning, emphasizing the critical elements of the plan of care and the necessity for individualized care plans. Understand why "cookie cutter" approaches often driven by electronic medical records (EMRs) are falling short and...

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29:42

Discharge for Non-Compliance? The Shift to Patient...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/06/12

Ever wondered why patients miss their medication schedules despite clear instructions? Our enlightening conversation with Dr. Kate Jones reveals the critical shift from simply labeling patients as "non-compliant" to understanding the complexities behind "patient adherence." Discover how patient-centered care and shared decision-making can transform healthcare outcomes and why addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) is paramount for effective and realistic care plans.Through a real-wor...

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27:54

Health Equity: Insights on the CMS Framework and...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/05/23

As a nurse, witnessing the pervasive disparities in healthcare access was a profound wake-up call. Our conversation with Marisette Hassan takes us on a journey through the challenges and aspirations of achieving health equity, a mission that has never been more critical than in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. When systems fail to serve everyone equally, the consequences are dire, and our discussion underlines the urgency of this issue. With Marisette's insights on the CMS health equity f...

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24:57

The FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule: Insights From...

CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner ·

2024/04/09

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