Lessons Learned from HOPE Tool Implementation

Posted on January 28, 2026

Date/Time: 01/28/2026, 3:00 pm

Provider: FHPCA

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Are your HOPE assessments accurately capturing patient needs while meeting submission deadlines?

Discover lessons learned from early HOPE Tool implementation, practical strategies to overcome common challenges, and how your leadership can drive quality and compliance to avoid costly penalties starting in FY 2027.

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS

HOPE Tool timepoints, timeline, and applicable visits
The importance of retrieving, reviewing, and saving Final Validation Reports following iQIES submissions
HOPE-related issues encountered by hospice providers
Impact of HOPE on HQRP and hospice annual payment updates
The correction process based on HOPE submission status

WEBINAR DETAILS

Since October 1, 2025, hospice providers have been required to perform and submit HOPE assessments via iQIES. This session will delve into the importance of accurate HOPE data collection and timely submission as well as obstacles encountered by providers. We’ll discuss the role of the HOPE Tool and its impact on HQRP, and provide tips and processes to ensure HOPE assessments are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner to protect your agency from the 4% payment penalty that takes effect in FY 2027.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Administrators,
Clinical managers
QAPI members
Hospice RNs

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

Employee training log
Interactive quiz
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.