Hospice News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Offering hospice can be a gamechanger for skilled nursing and assisted living operators looking to stand out from competitors and improve patient reach. Home-based care, including hospice, has become an increasingly attractive space for facility-based health care providers of all walks. Among the 1.6 Among the 1.6

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

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). John Barrasso (R-Wyo.).

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Hospice News

JANUARY 12, 2023

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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Hospice News

JUNE 1, 2023

MercyOne will continue to provide in-home hospice care through its Des Moines, Iowa location. The health system will also continue inpatient services at other centers, as well as routine home care and respite care. The hospice provides home- and facility-based end-of-life care.

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AlayaCare

DECEMBER 18, 2019

offering a full range of in-home services, from home care, to skilled nursing services, to highly-specialized care for chronic diseases. About Lifematters Founded in 2004, Lifematters is the largest employer-based home care and care management company in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine, Howe has more than 20 years of experience as a physician and medical director for various health care organizations in the Denver area, including a number of rehabilitation, assisted living and skilled nursing home facilities.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

While OIG routinely examines compliance throughout the health care sector, the impact of their reports can be substantial. Two OIG reports in 2019 shook the industry with findings that condition-level deficiencies posed safety risks to patients. The audit’s impetus comes from results of previous, less extensive inquiries.

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