How We Work

Our Methodology — Built on Federal Standards

Every HospiceShield compliance review is based entirely on publicly published federal and state regulatory standards. We do not apply our own interpretation — we apply the government's own criteria to your records. Every finding in our report cites the specific source it comes from.

The standards we apply:

CMS Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI) — April 2026

The nine-metric public scoring system CMS published for every hospice in America. Your score is visible on Medicare.gov right now.

2022 California State Auditor Report

The six red flag patterns identified by state auditors as indicators of potential hospice fraud.

Medicare Conditions of Participation

Federal requirements every Medicare-certified hospice must meet.

CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program

Federal quality reporting requirements. Non-compliance results in a 4% Medicare payment reduction.

California Department of Public Health Hospice Licensing Standards

State licensing requirements including staff credentialing and operational compliance.

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