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Proposed California Budget Calls for Prior Authorization for Hospice in Medicaid

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1, 2027 or one year after [California Department of Public Health] finalizes regulations, whichever is sooner. If enacted, this would make California the first state in the nation to implement such a rule, according to the California Hospice & Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA).

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Reps. Van Duyne, Panetta Introduce Bill to Reform Hospice Special Focus Program

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If enacted, the Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act also would increase the penalty for hospices that do not report quality measure data to 10% by 2027, up from 4% currently. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-California) have introduced a bill that would reform aspects of the hospice Special Focus Program (SFP).

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CMS Revamps, Extends Kidney Care Choices Model

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Sunsetting the model in 2027 versus its initial expiration in 2026 will allow the agency to address early concerns about spending and implement quality improvements, according to CMS. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center is overhauling its Kidney Care Choices (KCC) payment model.

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Psyence, Newcourt Deal Would Create New Palliative Care Psychedelics Company

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billion by 2027, up from $2 billion in 2020. A new, publicly traded company devoted to exploring the use of psychedelics in palliative care is in development. Psyence Biomed, a subsidiary of the Canadian biotech company Psyence Group Inc., has signed a definitive business combination agreement with Newcourt Acquisition Corp.

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Palliative Care Psychedelics Firm Psyence Completes Newcourt Merger, Goes Public in US

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billion by 2027, up from $2 billion in 2020. Canada-based Psyence Biomed has completed a merger with Newcourt Acquisition Corp. NASDAQ: NCAC), making the palliative care-focused psychedelics company publicly traded in the United States. Psyence Biomed is a subsidiary of the Canadian biotech company Psyence Group Inc.

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The Alliance Supports Legislation to Fix Hospice Special Focus Program

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Additionally, some choices CMS made in designing the evaluation model were deemed “not methodologically sound,” raising further questions about its effectiveness. “While we have collaborated closely with CMS over the years to support shared goals, the current design of the Hospice Special Focus Program raises significant concerns. .

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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.

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