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Hospice Care Found Lacking in Assisted Living Setting

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Hospices that see higher numbers of patients in assisted living facilities tend to have lower quality scores than other providers, research has found. The findings point to possibly growing gaps of unmet needs among hospice patients in assisted living (AL) settings, according to the researchers.

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Why Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Operators Invest in Home-Based Hospice Programs

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Offering hospice can be a gamechanger for skilled nursing and assisted living operators looking to stand out from competitors and improve patient reach. Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have been joining the mix, taking varied routes to growth into home-based hospice care. Among the 1.6 Among the 1.6

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U.S. Senators Call on CMS to Boost Palliative Care Resources

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While the availability of palliative care is improving, fewer than 5% of patients with serious illnesses who stand to benefit from palliative care actually receive it, according to a May 2019 report by the National Academy of State Health Policy. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Barrasso (R-Wy.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.),

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U.S. Senate Takes Up Supporting Our Seniors Act

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While private residences are the most frequently occurring location of care for hospice patients, long-term care facilities come in second, followed by assisted living facilities, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Rosen in 2019 co-founded the bipartisan Comprehensive Care Caucus with Sen.

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Studies: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Palliative Care

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In 2019 the company began collaborating with AT&T and health care technology company WellSky to develop a 5G virtual relative system aimed at addressing chronic pain and anxiety in patients at or nearing the end of life. VITAS is among the hospice and palliative providers that have integrated VR into care delivery. Florida-based St.

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California Hospice Owner Receives 25 Months in Prison for Fraud, Kickbacks

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In this case, the illegal payments allegedly went to employees of hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, as well as spouses of those individuals, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert. Some of the recipients also face prosecution.

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Excel Hospice Owner Sentenced to 18 Years for Fraud, Kickbacks

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The couple allegedly paid $2 million in kickbacks to multiple parties in exchange for Medicare beneficiary referrals, including payments to employees of hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, as well as spouses of those individuals, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert.

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