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New California Law Further Tightens Hospice License Oversight

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1, 2021, and was slated to end either 365 days following associated reports from the California State Auditor, or when the provisions of last year’s new law expire in 2027. The halt on licensing took effect Jan. Medi-Cal is the state’s Medicaid program. Last week, a group of hospice industry organizations wrote to U.S.

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Hospice Deals Paying Off for Pennant Group — With More on the Way

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among Medicare decedents, according to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. More than 20% of the state’s population will be Medicare eligible by 2027. Pre-acquisition, this was $177,000. . California markets are receiving a lot of attention in the hospice space in recent years. This represents a 7.8%

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How Increased Medicare Advantage Transparency Could Impact Palliative Care

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Regulatory moves toward greater transparency in Medicare Advantage could swing into the realm of palliative care payment. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve data sharing and increasing transparency in Medicare Advantage.

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Medicare Advantage Transparency Efforts Could Impact Hospices

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Recent efforts to increase transparency within Medicare Advantage may impact hospice reimbursement. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a Request for Information (RFI) on ways to improve data sharing and increasing transparency in Medicare Advantage. Subscribe to Palliative Care News today !

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New California Law Imposes Moratorium on New Hospice Licenses

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The moratorium will end either three hundred and sixty five (365) days from the date the California State Auditor publishes a report on hospice licensure or when the provisions of the Bill are repealed on January 1, 2027, whichever is sooner.

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