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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L780
§418.112(e)(2) Ensure that the hospice IDG communicates with the SNF/NF or
ICF/IID medical director, the patient’s attending physician, and other physicians
participating in the provision of care to the patient as needed to coordinate the
hospice care of the hospice patient with the medical care provided by other
physicians.
Interpretive Guidelines §418.112(e)(2)
Both providers may document physician orders. Orders are to be dated and signed in
accordance with State laws. Implementation of the plan of care changes resulting from
physician orders received by the facility must have prior hospice approval.
History
Rev. 210; Issued:02-03-23; Effective:02-03-23; Implementation:02-03-23
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
b16c54d47d749023c019f88d7f1bbf4b626ab2c35e36880afe8c9b7a087c6e22
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