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Hospice HOPE Tool Explained

Presented by Jennifer Kennedy and Anna Zimmerman

Description

A big change is coming for hospice providers. On October 1, 2025, the new patient assessment tool from CMS, called “HOPE,” will go into effect. This new tool utilizes new assessment-based quality data to enhance the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP). Now is the time for hospice clinicians to learn how to use the HOPE tool and prepare for how it will change their practice.

On October 31st, 2024, Jennifer Kennedy, EdD, MA, BSN, RN CHC, will discuss the new regulatory changes coming with the HOPE assessment tool and how it will contribute to the patient’s plan of care. She’ll be joined by Anna Zimmerman, MSW, Sr. Program Manager, Home Health & Hospice, to explore opportunities for hospice clinicians to adjust their practice and prepare for the new regulations.

Instructors

Jennifer Kennedy, EdD, MA, BSN, RN, CHC

Dr. Jennifer Kennedy is the vice president for quality and standards at Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) and is a nationally recognized hospice expert. She has more than 35 years of experience as a leader and nurse in diverse healthcare settings and has worked in hospice and palliative care for the last 20+…

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Anna Zimmerman, MSW, Sr. Program Manager, Home Health & Hospice

Anna Zimmerman is an experienced professional in the field of digital health education. With over 7 years at MedBridge, Anna has played a pivotal role in leading content development, focusing most recently on home health and hospice education programs. In her role she leads the development of content for the MedBridge Home…

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the regulatory requirements related to the HOPE assessment tool
  • Explain the anatomy of the HOPE assessment tool
  • Describe methods for ramping up for the implementation of the HOPE too

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

12:00pm–12:45pm
Hospice HOPE Tool Explained
12:45pm–1:00pm
Question and Answer Session
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Details

  • October 31, 2024
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT
    • General Audiences
  • Register soon! Limited seats available.

* Available October 29

Accreditation

This live event is an informational session only and will not be accredited.

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