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CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner

CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
Home Health
Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
CMS
Hospice Final Rule
Medication Reconciliation
DME Provisions
CHAP
Care Plan and Comprehensive Assessment
Aides / Home Health Aides
OASIS
HOPE (hospice Outcome Prediction Evaluation)
CMS Final Rule
DME (durable Medical Equipment)
Iqies
HQRP
Accreditation Organizations
Annual Surveys
Volunteer Utilization
RN Visits / Plan Of Care Timing
Quality Assurance / QAPI

CHAPcast: Your Trusted Partner on the Go For over 60 years, CHAP has been leading the way in home and community-based care, and now CHAPcast is leveling up! With a dynamic new format, co-hosts Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan bring their expertise, passion, and a touch of personality to every episode.

Get ready for deeper dives into the issues that matter—breaking down policy updates, exploring c... more

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Latest Episodes

CMS Hospice & Home Health Moratorium: What CHAP Knows So Far – CHAP is updating this page as frequently as possible based on official CMS guidance and publicly available information.

We break down the May 13, 2026 National Home Health and Hospice En... more

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We break down the top 10 DME survey deficiencies for 2025 and why annual CMS oversight raises the bar for safety, compliance, and documentation. Practical steps show how to turn policies into proof, strengthen QuAPI, and align multi‑site operations. more

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We break down the top 10 hospice deficiencies for 2025, why citations shifted toward aide compliance and volunteers, and how to align care plans with assessments to satisfy CMS and improve patient care. We also share new CHAP tools and practical step... more

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We share the most-cited CHAP home health deficiencies and turn them into practical fixes you can implement now. From individualized care plans to med reconciliation, aide supervision, infection control, and transition timelines, we outline simple wor... more

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Shannon Dorsey Dunlap
Director of Accreditation and DME expert at CHAP
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Episode: 2026 DME Proposed Rule: What Providers Need to Know

Hosts

Jennifer Kennedy
Lead for Compliance and Quality at CHAP; CHAPcast host focusing on policy, compliance, and quality improvement.
Kim Skehan
Co-host; Vice President for Accreditation at CHAP; CHAPcast host with a focus on accreditation, survey readiness, and program impact.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • So glad to find this podcast!

    Part of my professional development goals for this year include expanding my knowledge in quality, survey and Age Friendly. I was so glad that I saw your latest podcast pop up on your newsletter I received this week. I’ve gotten to listen to a few so far, and you have a lot of great topics I’m excited to explore. Thank you for doing this!

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    5
    mmherring
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing Idea

    This is such a great concept to have a podcast so we as the provider can be able to engage with our accreditation board and keep up with any updates without having to go through the inconvenience of having to login to an account. Great job CHAP.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Essytiri
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical, tool-focused guidance for compliance and survey readiness.

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2026 DME Final Rule Explained
Q: So as we sort of get to the end of our time here with our listeners, what would you say to them? What are some takeaways?
The speakers emphasize that providers should be proactive: read the final rule, engage with industry webinars and associations, plan budgets for the next few years, and stay in close communication with CHAP and their AO to understand evolving requirements and timelines.

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This show focuses on policy, compliance, and quality improvements in home-based and community healthcare. Episodes routinely unpack regulatory updates from CMS and accrediting bodies, break down final and proposed rules, and translate complex requirements into practical steps for agencies. Expect deep dives into topics like surveys, deficiencies, care planning, medication reconciliation, and technology-enabled case management, with an emphasis on data-driven QAPI, staff training, and readiness for surveys. The format consistently features practical tools, checklists, and guidance designed to help providers stay compliant while delivering high-quality patient care. A notable strength is its hands-on approach to real-world issues, with freque... more

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