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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

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In 2022, the hospice community laid the groundwork for a transformational 2023. During late 2021 and 2022, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed new approaches for enforcing hospice regulations that will become effective on Jan. The following are the most-read Hospice News articles of 2022. #1

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5 Numbers that Shaped Hospice in 2022

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Hospice leaders have kept their eyes on four key numbers as 2022 progressed: clinical capacity, length of stay, labor costs and utilization. The workforce shortage had an influence on each one of these indicators, making it perhaps the most significant, though unfortunate, hospice trend of 2022. Clinical capacity. Length of stay.

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How Outpatient Palliative Care Clinics Advance Person-Centered Care

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Insurance companies and Medicare are also starting to recognize the cost savings and improved patient outcomes the clinics can provide. “I This reality presents a valuable opportunity for palliative care to directly support patients by focusing on their lifestyle and goals.” You need schedulers and social workers.

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How ACO Flex Could Make Hospice ‘Top of Mind’ with Primary Care Providers

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Collaborations with participants in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Primary Care Flex demo could allow hospices to leverage their skill sets to access more patients. If they are not already participating, ACOs will also have to apply to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

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billion in 2022, a report from ResearchandMarkets estimated. Basically, there are gaps in need, and that both presents an opportunity for entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. The hospice market is expected to nearly double in the next decade, reaching $64.7 billion in 2030 from $34.5 billion by 2029, a rise from $76.44

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NHPCO Annual Leadership Conference Celebrates Volunteers and Awards Honorees

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During the conference at the National Hospice Foundation’s 2023 Gala, NHPCO honored the outstanding contributions of Judi Lund Person and Norman McRae to the community by presenting each of them with the Galen Miller Leadership Award. He presently serves on the NHPCO Board as Immediate Past Chair.

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How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

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The nonprofit’s pediatric program grew its capacity to 120 patients in 2022, a rise from a previous census volume of 40. Most PACE participants are reimbursed through the long-term care programs within Medicare and Medicaid, according to Black. The nonprofit hospice is part of senior living and health care organization Goodwin Living.

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