Flat Hospice Per-Diem Rate Replaced 1/1/16
A Recent Hospice Update Eliminates The 3-Decade Old Per-Diem Rate: Hospices will now be reimbursed a rate that is higher on days 1-60 of a stay ($187.54) and lower thereafter ($145.14). Hospices can now bill for reimbursement for service intensity add-on (SIA) payments which pay agencies for up to four hours of direct patient care…