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Longleaf Medical Director: Hospice Care Needs a ‘Revolution’ 

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A revolution is needed in hospice care, complete with a new mindset, updated care models and redesigned payment systems, Dr Monisha Pujari, medical director for Longleaf Hospice, told Hospice News. Our definitions of what value needs to be more nuanced. Our definitions of what value needs to be more nuanced.

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Medical Director Dr. Lauren Templeton: How Engaged Hospice Physicians Can Drive Quality, Compliance

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Templeton now is a hospice physician consultant at Weatherbee Resources as well as medical director for Texas-based Hendrick Hospice Care. In both of these aspects of her work, she has become focused on physician engagement in the hospice space and the ways providers can maximine the value of their medical staff and partners.

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Transparency Essential to Hospice Compliance in 2024

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The rule also clarifies definitions around hospice leaders, as well as how noncompliance could impact Medicare billing capabilities, she said. Their recommendation is that it would include the administrator and medical director of hospice agencies.”

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Executive Moves at UnitedHealth Group, Treasure Coast Hospice

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As a result of Mr. McMahon’s successful tenure with the company, he has met the definition of retirement set forth in his previously granted equity awards, which will continue to vest in accordance with their terms, similar to equity awards granted to other employees,” Leong said.

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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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If restrictions eased around controlled substances, then hospice providers might be more open to their use, according to Dr. Karl Steinberg, medical director for Hospice by the Sea. There are definitely just basic physiological cardiac risks. I don’t see a lot of focus on the possible harms.

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Lack of Staff, Guidelines Build Hurdles for Hospice Bereavement Care Programs

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Gross is also a medical director at ANX Hospice Care. Last year federal legislation was proposed that, if enacted, would have advanced the development of an evidence-based definition of “high-quality” bereavement care. Hospices are not reimbursed enough to support grief care teams,” Gross told Hospice News.

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Break Down Advance Care Planning Barriers

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The bill proposes to expand this definition to include more of the interdisciplinary care team, including non-clinical staff such as social workers with experience in care planning. “As