Remove 2023 Remove Home care Remove Medicare Remove Patient care
article thumbnail

Going Forward, Hospice CEOs Must Be Well-Versed in Data Analysis

Hospice News

In negotiations with Medicare Advantage plans, for instance, hospice and palliative care providers will need to demonstrate their performance in terms of star ratings, other quality metrics and reduced hospitalizations. As an industry, we’ve really lagged behind in the data to show what we do.

Hospice 264
article thumbnail

How the 4 Largest Hospice Industry Groups Work Together to Support Program Integrity

Hospice News

As those problems proliferate, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), LeadingAge and the National Partnership for Hospice and Healthcare Innovation (NPHI) have been speaking out not only individually, but collectively. This prompted the U.S.

Hospice 246
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Rising Per Patient Costs Spur Calls for Higher Hospice Pay Rates

Hospice News

An overwhelming majority of hospice providers have seen costs of patient care rise 3% to 10% since 2019, and many expect further increases next year. This is prompting calls for Medicare to reconsider proposed 2023 reimbursement rates. . Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reassess the 2.7%

Hospice 246
article thumbnail

Value-Based Care: What Hospices Can Learn from Home Health Companies

Hospice News

As they move into this new sphere, hospices may be able to glean some important lessons from home health agencies. For one, they should start preparing now, according to National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President Bill Dombi. Don’t wait for the day before it starts to get yourself ready for it.

Hospice 246
article thumbnail

Despite Headwinds, Aveanna Still Sees Big Upside to Its Home Health and Hospice Business

Hospice News

NASDAQ: AVAH) was a company mostly focused on in-home care to pediatric populations. When the Atlanta-based provider filed to go public in April 2021, however, it revealed ambitious plans to expand into the arenas of Medicare-certified home health and hospice care. “We million, a 6.5% increase year over year.

article thumbnail

Eden Health Picks Up Community Home Health & Hospice’s Inpatient Services

Hospice News

Eden Health recently announced plans to acquire Washington state-based Community Home Health & Hospice’s (CHHH) inpatient programs. Eden Health will take over Community’s inpatient services effective May 1, 2023. The home health, hospice and palliative care provider operates 36 locations and serves roughly 1,540 patients annual.

article thumbnail

Amedisys Prioritizing Palliative Care Expansion

Hospice News

Expanding its palliative care business is a rising priority for Amedisys Inc., The company’s palliative care strategy rests on the back of risk-based payment models, primarily Medicare Advantage, Kusserow indicated at the J.P. NASDAQ: AMED) following Chairman Paul Kusserow’s return as CEO. Morgan Healthcare Conference.