HOSPICE
Simplify HOPE compliance and iQIES reporting
SimpleConnect™ for Hospice helps agencies review, scrub, and transmit HOPE data in the required CMS format — all in one tool.
HOPE IS HERE: Submit compliant iQIES files with confidence
HOPE is here — iQIES submissions are now required
Non-compliant hospices may face up to a 4% Medicare payment penalty
What changed on Oct. 1, 2025
Effective Oct. 1, 2025, CMS retired HIS. Hospices must submit HOPE (Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation) assessments through iQIES. CMS sets a 90% submission threshold; agencies below that level may see up to a 4% payment reduction.
With SimpleConnect™ for Hospice, you get:
- Built-in scrubbing to help ensure HOPE compliance
- File generation and electronic transmission to iQIES
- Access to CMS submission/validation reports in one place
Stay current with HOPE/iQIES requirements.
Understanding the HOPE/iQIES penalty
CMS sets a 90% HOPE submission threshold; agencies below that level may see up to a 4% payment reduction. SimpleConnect™ supports data entry, validation checks, file transmission to iQIES, and access to CMS reports.
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Scrub, submit, and track HOPE assessments — all in one place.
SimpleConnect™ for Hospice helps agencies scrub HOPE assessments, flag common issues, submit data in the required iQIES format, and manage CMS reports in a single dashboard.
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Why choose SimpleConnect™ for Hospice?
HOPE scrubbing and iQIES submission can be complex — SimpleConnect™ brings it together.
Manage HOPE/iQIES compliance and workflow
SimpleConnect™ supports HOPE/iQIES requirements. The tool scrubs HOPE assessments, flags common data issues, formats files for iQIES, submits to CMS, and retrieves reports — all in one place.
Review HOPE data before CMS submission
Check data quality before iQIES submission. Identify and flag potential issues in HOPE assessments so they can be reviewed and corrected before submission to CMS.
Streamline iQIES submission and reporting
Manage submissions and reports in one dashboard
Transmit HOPE files to iQIES and view CMS reports within an integrated, user-friendly dashboard. No limits on the number of users.
Connect with partners via API integrations
Get access to critical data by connecting with partners and systems. Integrate with vendor and client systems to share HOPE/iQIES data via flexible API connectivity.
Why Choose SimpleConnect™ for Hospice?
HIS/HOPE scrubbing and iQIES submission can be complex — let’s simplify that.
Make better use of your data
With built-in scrubbing, CMS reports, and HOPE/iQIES workflow tools, SimpleConnect™ supports informed decision-making for agencies of any size.
Understand the 4% penalty risk
CMS now requires hospices to submit HOPE data through iQIES. Agencies below the 90% submission threshold may face up to a 4% Medicare payment reduction. SimpleConnect™ is designed to support timely submission, data checks, and report access.
Experience you can trust
With more than 20 years of CMS submission expertise, Simple has transmitted over 80 million health assessments and supported thousands of providers through iQIES transitions.
Access expert consulting and support
Through our partners at McBee Associates, your hospice can access consulting, training, audit support, and workflow guidance to help navigate HOPE and iQIES requirements.
HOPE workflow and iQIES submissions made simple
Scrub, submit, and manage HOPE assessments + CMS reporting in one tool.
Manage HOPE data scrubbing, iQIES submission, and CMS report retrieval in one connected workflow.
Once assessments are scrubbed and reviewed, submit files in the required iQIES format and access CMS reports directly within the dashboard.
Trusted by providers nationwide for CMS/iQIES submissions
Simple has supported post-acute providers with CMS submissions for more than 20 years.
We’ve transmitted over 80 million health assessments to CMS and guided thousands of providers through regulatory changes. In partnership with McBee Associates, we also connect clients with consulting, training, and audit support to help navigate HOPE and iQIES requirements.
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See how SimpleConnect™ for Hospice supports HOPE scrubbing, iQIES submission, and CMS reporting.
As of Oct. 1, 2025, HIS has been retired and HOPE assessments must be submitted through iQIES. SimpleConnect™ for Hospice is designed to help agencies review HOPE data, format and transmit files, and access CMS reports — all in one tool.