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CMS 2025 Proposed Rule Signals Changes to Quality Measurement, Omits Program Integrity Actions

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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.

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Why Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Operators Invest in Home-Based Hospice Programs

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Home-based care, including hospice, has become an increasingly attractive space for facility-based health care providers of all walks. Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have been joining the mix, taking varied routes to growth into home-based hospice care. Anthony’s Hospice.

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

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Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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Empath Health Launches New PACE Center

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The center offers seniors access to primary care, therapies, skilled care, social and emotional support and day care at the Empath LIFE Day Center and Medical Clinic; in-home care and support and transportation to and from Empath LIFE or other approved specialists. That eliminates fragmented care.”

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Hospice Length of Stay: Balancing Patient Needs Against Regulatory Compliance

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Recent data show that hospice stays of six months or longer can reduce health care costs in a patient’s last 12 months by as much as 11%. Regardless of length of stay, hospice care saves Medicare roughly $3.5 Access to quality care that supports that overall experience at the end of life. billion annually — a 3.1%

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GAO: CMS Should Update Rules for Hospices Reporting Abuse or Neglect

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This would bring the hospice rules in line with those used in long term care. GAO determined that under current rules abuse reports from hospices may be less complete or timely than those from nursing homes and hospitals. NAHC also called on the U.S.

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LeadingAge to Congress: Reform Hospice Benefit, Fund Palliative Care

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In addition to concurrent care, LeadingAge urged Congress and the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to modify rules for the four levels of hospice care, foster greater interoperability, examine nursing home relationships and other changes. “We