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Former Hospice Executive Facing Federal Wage Fixing Charges

Hospice News

The Sherman Antitrust Act prohibits interference in trade and economic competition that attempt to monopolize any part of commerce areas, including health care. The violations allegedly occurred while Lopez was vice president and administrator at a publicly traded home health, hospice and personal care company.

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CMS 2025 Proposed Rule Signals Changes to Quality Measurement, Omits Program Integrity Actions

Hospice News

Jeffries’ analysis is focused on publicly traded companies. But the proposal contained more than a pay increase. It also featured a series of requests for information (RFI) on issues like health equity, social determinants of health and future quality measures.

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The Pennant Group Leverages Physicians to Spur Growth, Compliance

Hospice News

We wanted to make sure we had physicians who both knew their trade incredibly well and were approachable and good teachers. So we started a physician council that includes representative physicians from across the company’s footprint. We can actually have some good insights and directions and be a little bit more nimble.

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‘Progress Has Not Been Fast Enough’: Enhabit Reveals Plans to Launch Strategic Alternatives Process

Hospice News

Enhabit spun off from Encompass Health last July, becoming its own publicly traded entity. The announcement comes on the heels of a minority investor recently urging the hospice and home health provider to consider a “full and fair sale process.” NYSE: EHC), according to Enhabit President and CEO Barbara Jacobsmeyer.

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Wage Litigation Rising Among Hospices

Hospice News

Considering the legal lines Hospice that get the math wrong around minimum hourly wages are at risk of violating the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Sherman Antitrust Act prohibits interference in trade and economic competition that attempt to monopolize any type of commerce, including health care.

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Long Covid: The price of risking one’s life to save others?

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Trade unions opposed the change and promise to support individual staff, but it is surely time to do more. Employers and management should alert all affected staff to the 3-year time limit for lodging a Personal Injury Claim and trade unions should encourage (and support) all affected members to lodge such claims.

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6 Ways Medical Practices Can Reach More Patients

Daily Nurse

This might involve participating in health fairs, trade exhibitions, and neighborhood festivals. Your practice should seek suitable partners in your region and create mutually beneficial connections to associate with other healthcare providers in the eyes of patients to do this.

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