Hospice Insights: The Law and Beyond

Hospice Audit Series | Welcome to the Party: Contractor Participation at ALJ Hearings

Episode Summary

Recently, there has been an uptick in contractor participation at the administrative law judge (ALJ) stage of hospice audit appeals. This development poses unique challenges and new advocacy opportunities for providers. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske talks with Bryan Nowicki, Emily Solum and Zaina Niles about how hospices can prepare for and get the most out of contractor appearances at ALJ hearings.

Episode Notes

Recently, there has been an uptick in contractor participation at the administrative law judge (ALJ) stage of hospice audit appeals. This development poses unique challenges and new advocacy opportunities for providers. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske talks with Bryan Nowicki, Emily Solum and Zaina Niles about how hospices can prepare for and get the most out of contractor appearances at ALJ hearings.