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How ACO Flex Could Make Hospice ‘Top of Mind’ with Primary Care Providers

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Collaborations with participants in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Primary Care Flex demo could allow hospices to leverage their skill sets to access more patients. Hospices and palliative care providers can come to ACOs by two main avenues. This takes it one step further.”

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Top Lawmakers for Hospices to Watch in 2024

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If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. We are severely concerned with the direction that CMS has taken on this program. We don’t have confidence in the algorithm that they proposed. Jimmy Panetta Rep.

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4 Key Trends for Hospices to Watch in 2024

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Providers have reported shortages among social workers and nonclinical staff as well. While the ultimate outcome of the demo remains to be seen, many in the space expect that in time MA will become more involved in hospice. Only LPNs and LVNs had higher rates, reaching 31.52% turnover and 25.12% for vacancies.

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Hospice CEOs: Action Needed on Staffing, Value-Based Care, Oversight

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Providers have reported shortages among social workers and nonclinical staff as well. While the ultimate outcome of the demo remains to be seen, many in the space expect that in time MA will become more involved in hospice. Only LPNs and LVNs had higher rates, reaching 31.52% turnover and 25.12% for vacancies.

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