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U.S. Senate Takes Up Supporting Our Seniors Act

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have introduced a bill that would establish a national committee to study long-term care in the United States. . Patients in nursing homes on average were in hospice for 109 days of care in 2019, compared to 95 days among those receiving services in a private residence and 161 days in assisted living.

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Regulatory Focus in Hospice Giving Buyers Pause in M&A Deals

Hospice News

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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