Care coordination Medicare Palliate Patient care 
Hospice News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Oncology practices have increasingly collaborated with palliative care providers — or built their own service lines — to better support cancer patients throughout their health care journeys. Integrating palliative care deeper into oncology practices “empowers” these providers to improve utilization and quality, she indicated.
Hospice News
JANUARY 1, 2024
Consequently, many have launched additional business lines that enable them to reach patients sooner as well as capitalize on emerging value-based payment models. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)] believes that primary care is going to be the answer to this fragmented care problem.
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Hospice News
AUGUST 4, 2023
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.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Their frontline experience provides invaluable insights into patient care, workflow efficiency and the overall functioning of our healthcare system. Advocating for a comprehensive approach to hospice care. This, in turn, can elevate care coordination, resulting in a superior patient experience.
Hospice News
MAY 4, 2023
And throughout health care, change is certainly in the air, with value-based payment models as key drivers. For one, care coordination is a watchword within the value-based programs. Historically, home-based care and hospice providers have worked primarily within Medicare fee-for-service models.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
AUGUST 11, 2023
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.
Hospice News
JULY 11, 2023
Now, as a product manager, I channel these experiences towards improving outcomes during the most critical moments of patients’ lives, an aspect of care often overlooked despite its importance. My commitment extends beyond individual patient care to working with organizations to make a larger impact on improving outcomes.
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