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CMS’ Dr. Oz Issues Public Call to ‘Crush’ Hospice Fraudsters

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The fraudulent activity goes beyond billing schemes and impacts the ability for patients and their families to receive quality end-of-life care, according to NPHI. Accusations include billing Medicare for hospice services for patients who were not eligible during a scheme that lasted from September 2018 to October 2022.

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New Jersey Study Reveals Statewide Racial Disparities in Hospice Referrals

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Race and socioeconomic status continue to deepen disparities in access to end-of-life care across the country. Recent research from Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Jersey has revealed gaps in hospice referrals and palliative care consultations among underserved patient populations in the state. were Hispanic; 1.8%

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Hospice Organizations Appoint New Leadership, VPs

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Kamal became director-at-large at the academy in 2018. He was also a member of the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Standing Committee at the National Quality Forum. Her leadership experience and passion for the post-acute care industry will further elevate the quality of end-of-life care we provide.

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The Hap Foundation, Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Reach New Management Agreement

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The HAP Foundation is an independent nonprofit that provides experienced hospice and palliative care management staff who can assist organizations by leading their operations, education and advocacy efforts. The foundation also offers consulting in end-of-life care and expanding the community health worker profession.

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New York State Passes Law to Raise Hospice, Palliative Care Awareness

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At 30%, the Empire State ranked 50th in utilization among the states and the District of Columbia in 2018, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The post New York State Passes Law to Raise Hospice, Palliative Care Awareness appeared first on Hospice News. About 17.4% About 17.4%

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Hospice Market to Nearly Double by 2030; Palliative Care to See Large Gains

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Palliative care is among the next market areas to hit substantial growth, according to BofA research. palliative care market will reach $78.50 billion during 2018, according to a recent Market.us New payment models are also providing an impetus to embrace hospice care, according to BofA researchers.

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Hospices Pay a High Price For Physician Burnout

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“We have to sit face-to-face in that intimate space and talk about care, so that we can develop a trusting relationship. The number of physicians who report feelings of burnout grew to 58% by 2020, up from 40% in 2018, according to a summer 2021 study in the Journal of Medical Practice Management. Burnout takes a heavy toll.

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