Hospice News
JANUARY 17, 2023
The Denver Hospice Appoints New Medical Director. The Denver Hospice recently tapped Dr. Robert Howe as its new medical director following the retirement of Dr. Shirlee Turner after 11 years of service at the company. The Valley Hospital and Valley Home Care are also part of the health system.
Hospice News
APRIL 12, 2024
According to language in the proposal, designated physician members of the hospice interdisciplinary team may certify patients for hospice if the medical director is unavailable. Clarification from CMS in these areas will be helpful to hospices, physicians and those reviewing hospice records for compliance.”
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Hospice News
MARCH 29, 2024
However, stakeholders in the hospice space contend that the increase is insufficient in light of continued inflation, interest rates, staffing shortages and wage hikes. To continue providing the high level of care our patients and their families deserve, hospices require a payment rate that accurately reflects the current economic challenges.
Hospice News
APRIL 3, 2024
New Day Healthcare Appoints EVP of Hospice Texas-based New Day Healthcare recently promoted Debbie Weber to senior executive vice president of hospice operations. Weber ascended to the role after serving as vice president of operations for hospice at Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, a New Day Healthcare company.
Hospice News
MARCH 12, 2024
Program integrity and an onslaught of audits are top of mind for many hospice providers in 2024. We look forward to continuing our work with CMS and Congress to ensure an equitable and effective enforcement system that preserves access to nonprofit, mission driven hospice care.”
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
“She has extensive hospice experience, at both the clinical and management levels, which will ensure that our programs will be able to serve an increasing number of patients who deserve the benefits of our hospice care services.” Carl Derrick as medical director.
Hospice News
JANUARY 30, 2024
Due to polypharmacy, hospice patients are often at great risk for adverse side effects, such as falls, confusion and medication interactions, among others, according to a 2022 dissertation by Shannon Dickson at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. billion for patients in their last year of life, a 3.1% reduction.
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