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Hospice Providers Getting Mixed Messages on GIP Utilization, Length of Stay

Hospice News

The 2024 final hospice payment rule included a modest payment increase for general inpatient care (GIP) at a time when regulators are zeroing in on increased utilization and longer stays. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) included in the rule a 1.031% increase to hospice GIP services.

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Future Leader: Drake Jarman, SVP of Growth, Hospice, Amedisys

Hospice News

Their frontline experience provides invaluable insights into patient care, workflow efficiency and the overall functioning of our healthcare system. This entails closer integration with palliative care and innovative payment models that allow for holistic, end-of-life care.

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Voices: Josie Aquino, LMSW, ACC,  Director, Product Management, VNS Health

Hospice News

In this Voices article, Josie Aquino, Director, Product Management, VNS Health talks about how VNS Health is using data and analytics to improve end-of-life care. Additionally, she discusses VNS’s outcomes-driven approach to end-of-life care, and how they are helping other organizations employ a similar approach.

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Population Health, Quality, and Palliative Care: The Role of Public and Private Payors

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

In our discipline of palliative care, understanding the unique needs and characteristics of the population is essential for providing effective and high-quality care. By addressing these dimensions, clinicians enhance the quality of care and the overall well-being of patients.