HOSPICE
Simplify hospice compliance and reporting with SimpleConnect™
Transition from HIS to HOPE, achieve iQIES data submission compliance, and minimize errors – with one simple tool
HOPE STARTS HERE!
Prepare now for Oct. 1 HOPE + iQIES changes.
HOPE is coming Oct. 1, 2025 — is your hospice ready?
Are you HOPE-ready? Don’t risk 4% of your hospice revenue.
Change is coming Oct. 1, 2025
On Oct. 1, 2025, CMS will replace the Hospice Item Set (HIS) with HOPE (Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation) and iQIES submission.
HOPE deadline: Oct. 1, 2025
How much Medicare revenue is at risk?
Beginning Oct. 1, agencies failing to meet the 90% HOPE submission threshold will face a 4% Medicare penalty.
Calculate your revenue risk
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Take control of hospice compliance and the HOPE-iQIES transition
Prepare now for the Oct. 1, 2025 HOPE transition. SimpleConnect™ for Hospice helps you scrub, validate, and submit data efficiently—reducing errors and streamlining iQIES compliance.
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HOPE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Answers to your questions about HOPE
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SimpleConnect™ for Hospice.
Your one-stop solution for hospice data compliance and the HOPE + iQIES transition.
Be ready for HOPE transition before Oct. 1, 2025
With HOPE submission capabilities already integrated, SimpleConnect™ for Hospice allows you to scrub and submit HIS data today, ensuring a smooth transition to HOPE before the CMS deadline.
Ensure Data Accuracy Before CMS Submission
Reduce errors and rejections: Identify and correct potential HIS/HOPE data issues before submission, minimizing errors that could lead to CMS rejections or compliance risks.
Streamline iQIES data submission & reporting
Simplify compliance workflows: Submit HIS/HOPE files and access CASPER reports through an intuitive dashboard — designed for efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use. No restrictions on the number of users.
Connect with partners via API integrations
Get access to the data you need by connecting with partners and systems. Improve HIS/HOPE data workflows with vendor and client system integrations using flexible API connectivity.
Why Choose SimpleConnect™ for Hospice?
HIS/HOPE scrubbing and iQIES submission can be complex — let’s simplify that.
Make better decisions for your hospice
With proactive data scrubbing, CMS reports, and HOPE readiness tools, SimpleConnect™ provides insights to support smarter decisions—whether you manage one hospice agency or multiple locations.
Avoid 4% penalties for non-compliance
CMS mandates HOPE data submission through iQIES. Non-compliance can result in up to a 4% Medicare penalty. SimpleConnect™ helps you reduce errors, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance.
We’re experts in HOPE/iQIES compliance
20+ years of CMS submission experience – Simple has transmitted more than 80 million health assessments to CMS and has guided thousands of providers through iQIES transitions.
Access expert consulting and support
Trusted Expertise for HOPE & iQIES Compliance – Our partners at McBee provide expert consulting, training, audit support, and workflow optimization to help your hospice navigate regulatory changes.
HIS/HOPE workflow and compliance… simplified
One simple solution lets you scrub and submit hospice files, plus manage CMS workflow.
Manage HIS/HOPE scrubbing, CMS/QIES submission and CMS CASPER reporting in one streamlined process.
Once data is scrubbed and reviewed, submit your clean files with the click of a button and automatically retrieve CMS reports in a simple dashboard.
Don’t lose HOPE – prepare now for the transition.
Plan ahead for a smooth transition to HOPE + iQIES — and feel confident about compliance.
With SimpleConnect™ for Hospice, you’re not just adapting to change — you’re staying ahead of it, helping your organization remain compliant so you can focus on exceptional patient care.
Proactive HOPE compliance
Start with your HIS data today to ensure a smooth transition to HOPE submission before the Oct. 1, 2025 deadline. Manage data scrubbing, submission, and reporting in one place with SimpleConnect™.
Streamlined iQIES reporting & submission
Simplify compliance workflows – Access CMS CASPER reports, manage iQIES submissions, and improve operational efficiency through our intuitive compliance dashboard.
Error Reduction & Compliance Support
Minimize submission errors – our data scrubbing technology flags potential HIS/HOPE data issues before CMS submission, helping you reduce errors, prevent rejections, and achieve regulatory compliance.
Work with proven hospice compliance experts
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Take control of HOPE & iQIES compliance with SimpleConnect™ for Hospice
Don’t wait—prepare your hospice now for the Oct. 1, 2025 HOPE transition. See how our data scrubbing, reporting, and submission tools can help you stay proactive, compliant, and efficient.