My hospice organization is considering the deemed status survey option. How does this process work?
Hospice deemed status surveys, like home health deemed status surveys, must be unannounced. The deemed status option is open to organizations seeking Medicare funding for hospice services as well as those already Medicare certified. Organizations choosing that option will be evaluated against both Joint Commission standards and Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation. Accreditation remains voluntary and seeking deemed status through accreditation is not a requirement for Medicare certification. The deemed status option applies only to organizations that meet the Medicare definition of a hospice agency and are eligible for certification as determined by federal regulations. To participate, CMS requires organizations seeking hospice deemed status have served minimum of 5 patients in the last 12 months with 3 active patients at the time of survey. Additionally, organizations selecting this option should have completed and verified their CMS 855a form prior to completing a Joint Commi
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