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CMS May Be Mulling Changes to the Hospice Benefit

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The RFI signals a shift in how CMS may be approaching Medicare hospice payments. Questions like these could be a sign that CMS may be looking to “modernize” some aspects of the hospice benefit, according to David Baird, vice president for hospice policy for NAHC. “At

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Hospice Regulations May Be Adversely Affecting Dementia Patients

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Regulators have been zeroing in on longer lengths of stay in hospice, but patients with dementia may be caught in the crossfire. . Designed to prevent misuse of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, these efforts may have had unintended consequences.

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M&A Volume May Shift From Hospice to Home Health

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The post M&A Volume May Shift From Hospice to Home Health appeared first on Hospice News. If they can land a good contract, or multiple contracts with some of these managed care providers, that allows them to be able to expand their census pretty drastically.”

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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

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Research has shown that patients who are faced with end-of-life decisions may be less likely to choose hospice unless they have a network of friends or family who can serve as home caregivers. The post Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support appeared first on Hospice News.

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Appellate Ruling in Care Alternatives FCA Case May Set New Precedent

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A recent court decision in a False Claims Act (FCA) case involving hospice provider Care Alternatives may set a precedent that could influence similar cases. Court of Appeals indicated that incomplete or inaccurate medical records, including documentation errors, may establish materiality in an FCA litigation.

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

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But the prevalence of mental health conditions and related concerns like isolation and substance abuse mean that hospice and behavioral health providers may need to find more ways to integrate their services. The post How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths appeared first on Hospice News.

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Certificate of Need Laws May Influence Hospice Quality Outcomes

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However, these small differences in reported percentages we found in relation to CON status may hold greater weight.” These differences make it difficult to pinpoint how these regulations may influence quality, according to Paul Ledford, president and CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association.

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