RESOURCE ALERT: HOPE Assessment Tool Q&A Repository

January 10, 2025

HOPE Question and Answer Repository 

The CHAP accreditation body has published a repository of questions and answers that will help you understand and prepare for the implementation of the new Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool going into effect on October 1, 2025. 

 

Kenyon HomeCare Consulting recommends you refer to this resource in conjunction with the HOPE program information that is available on the CMS website: 

 

CMS.gov Hospice Quality Reporting Program HOPE info: 

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/hospice/hope 

 

CHAP HOPE Assessment Tool – Question and Answer Repository: 

https://chapinc.org/blog-news/hope-assessment-tool-cms-question-and-answer-repository 


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