4:30-5:30 p.m

104-I. Hospice Under Scrutiny: The Impact of Federal Oversight

Hospice programs nationwide have been singled out this year as examples of fraud in the Medicare program. This session will review federal efforts to strengthen regulatory safeguards in the hospice field and share LeadingAge's position on the need to address fraud while reducing the burden on legitimate providers who deliver essential services. Presenters will examine how fraud concerns have limited the ability of high-quality hospice providers to expand and serve the most vulnerable older adults. They'll detail the challenges facing nonprofit hospice agencies, highlight bright spots in the fight against fraud, and describe promising efforts to preserve a meaningful hospice benefit.

• Mollie Gurian, VP, Policy & Government Affairs, LeadingAge — Washington, DC, US
• Katy Barnett, Director, Home Care & Hospice Operations and Policy, LeadingAge — Washington, DC, US