Revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix M – Hospice
This Transmittal includes revisions based on recent federal regulation changes via (CMS–3346–F; CMS–3334–F; CMS–3277–CN; CMS-1715-F) and is a follow-up to memo QSO 20-07 released on December 20, 2019. Additionally, the survey protocol for hospice surveyors has been revised to place an increased focus on quality of care concerns.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 03, 2023
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