Hospice News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Hospice organizations have increasingly sought partnerships with companies like these, including Compassus, Hospice of the Western Reserve and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), among others. Palliative Care Providers Hitting Walls in Value-Based Reimbursement.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Contributing to these declines were constraints on clinical capacity stemming from the labor shortage, as well as some instances of lower reimbursement for its home health services due to the shift of more patients towards Medicare Advantage, executives said in an earnings call. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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NHPCO

JULY 25, 2023

These program integrity efforts include: Revocation of Medicare enrollment: CMS has identified fraud schemes and increased its operational ability to revoke Medicare enrollment more quickly. Organizational Deactivation: CMS proposes to revoke Medicare certification if a provider has not billed any claims within six months.

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Start of End Of Life Care in the Tri-Lakes Area and Expanding Throughout the Adirondacks. That year Medicare determined that dying was no longer a diagnosis that warranted a hospital admission. The Merkels keenly felt the lack of compassionate care options for the dying. David Merkel, lived in Saranac Lake.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. And people are getting life sentences.

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

What exactly does hospice care entail? In this article, we’ll delve into the unique attributes of hospice programs, differentiating them from other end-of-life treatments, such as palliative care. Their aim is to elevate the quality of life. These therapies can provide emotional comfort and relaxation.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 24, 2021

In general, hospice care is available when patients are expected to live six months or less if their disease progresses at its typical rate. The majority of hospice care in the US is covered by Medicare, the federal health insurance program. Medicare will cover: Medical and nursing services.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 23, 2021

What staff members are a part of hospice care? Regardless of where you receive care, most hospice care teams have similar construction. Here is a breakdown of our teams at Seasons Hospice: Medical directors oversee your loved one’s care at Seasons, ensuring they receive care tailored to their needs.

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