Hospice
Our Hospice Accreditation process provides the guidance and resources providers need
As a recognized leader in Hospice Accreditation, our process provides the guidance and resources providers need to deliver the best patient care. CHAP understands hospice is delivered wherever a patient calls home, including hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities. As a result, we have created an easy-to-implement accreditation process.
CHAP’s guidance, education, and resources are crucial to providers as they deliver the best patient care.
Deemed or Non-Deemed, the choice is yours.
CHAP holds deeming authority from CMS, allowing its surveys to substitute for federal and state inspections, making accredited agencies eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement where applicable.
Your CHAP Team
Accreditation Specialist
The Accreditation Specialist delivers timely and responsive customer support to organizations seeking initial and continuing accreditation.
Director of Accreditation
The Director of Accreditation is responsible for ensuring consistent application of accreditation standards, Site Visitor selection and retention, and the satisfaction of our accredited organizations.
Site Visitors
Our team of experienced site visitors plans, organizes, coordinates, and conducts the accreditation site visit in accordance with CMS-approved CHAP policies and procedures governing the accreditation process.
Four Step Process
The better the accreditation process, the faster you can continue the level of care that is so important to your mission. We strive to minimize the disruption and streamline the preparation so you can focus on what matters most.
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Accreditation Determination
Agencies receive their approved accreditation or plan of correction
No Hidden Fees
Our pricing includes everything you need—no annual fees, no surprise costs, no charge for standards.
No Interest Installment Plan
To ease upfront costs, CHAP offers a structured installment plan. This plan allows you to begin the accreditation process without a large initial payment, so you can start billing for patient care sooner.
Simple Payment Options
CHAP offers straightforward payment choices to make budgeting easier, including an installment plan that helps reduce upfront costs.
Get My Pricing
Tell us a bit about your organization, and we’ll provide a clear, customized quote—no hidden fees, no pressure.
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Compliance Monitor
Your source for federal updates, explained by Dr. Jennifer Kennedy.
Cost Considerations for Hospice Accreditation
Hospice leaders often ask, “What’s the total cost?” The answer includes not just accreditation pricing, but the operational cost of delays, prolonged readiness, and mis-sequenced steps. Clarity upfront helps protect both budget and staff bandwidth.
Explore hospice accreditation cost drivers and planning tips.
Blogs
Podcasts
The SSVI: Connecting Hospice Relatedness, Spending, and Compliance Risk | Hospice Relatedness, Part 2
Deprescribing in Home Health and Hospice: Reducing Medication Burden While Improving Quality of Life
CMS Posts FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index Final Rule
California’s New Hospice Emergency Regulations: Strengthening Oversight, Access, and Accountability
CMS Posts AO Oversight Final Rule with Comment
From “Yes, No, Maybe” to Defensible Clinical Judgment | Hospice Relatedness, Part 1
Accreditation Best Practices for Home-Based Care Providers
CMS Announces Nationwide Six-Month Hospice and Home Health Enrollment Moratoria
An Open Letter on Stopping Fraud Before It Starts
CMS Posts FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule
Safe Medication Disposal: A Guide for Home-Based Care Providers
Top 10 Hospice Deficiencies and How to Address Them
Comparing Accreditation Options?
Service-line requirements may differ, but the comparison principles stay the same.
Understand what to evaluate before you commit.
Best Practices That Apply Across Service Lines
While service-line requirements vary, the habits that support successful accreditation remain consistent across organizations.
Mastering Hospice Program Integrity
Given the increased focus on hospice program integrity by CMS since 2019 and the implementation of comprehensive regulatory updates in 2021, it has never been more critical to stay informed and adaptable. Our Hospice Program Integrity Compendium serves as your strategic toolkit for mastering these regulatory landscapes.
Hospice Resources
Hospice Survey and Deficiencies Report
Hospice Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI) Fact Sheet
Hospice Request for Certification in the Medicare Program
Quality in Focus Resources for Addressing Hospice Plan of Care Citations
Emergency Preparedness Basic Training
Enforcement Process for Home Health Agency and Hospice Programs
Navigating Accreditation for Multiple Sites or Service Lines?
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