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[UPDATED] Rep. Earl Blumenauer Introduces Hospice CARE Act in the House

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Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) has introduced the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, which, if enacted, could revolutionize the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Earl Blumenauer Introduces Hospice CARE Act in the House appeared first on Hospice News.

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The Hospice CARE Act‘s Potential Unintended Consequences

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The most recent iteration of Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, currently in a discussion draft phase, could have some unintended consequences in the future of end-of-life care delivery. What are some of the effects on the business models in terms of profit over patient care?

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The Road Ahead: 2 Pressures Framing the Future of Hospice Care

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Hospice is a great space in health care. We can really compete in flexibility, whereas other areas of health care can’t as much.” The post The Road Ahead: 2 Pressures Framing the Future of Hospice Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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Asian-American Communities Face ‘Digital Divide’ in Health Equity, Hospice Care

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The data come at a time when hospices are striving to better understand how to improve those groups’ end-of-life trajectories. Technology utilization has gained momentum in health care, including in hospice care delivery. Coupled with the telehealth disparities are inequities pertaining to hospice care.

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How the Hospice CARE Act Could Change Respite Services

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The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, if enacted, would make changes to the ways hospices provide respite care. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is in the process of drafting the bill that would represent the most significant reforms to date for hospice payment and oversight.

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‘Jury Is Out’ on Hospice CARES Act’s Proposed Payment Reforms

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The hospice community is contributing input to the development of the forthcoming Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. The post ‘Jury Is Out’ on Hospice CARES Act’s Proposed Payment Reforms appeared first on Hospice News.

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Center for Hospice Care Launches ‘Kaleidoscope’ Palliative Care Program

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The Indiana-based Center for Hospice Care (CHC) has unveiled a new palliative care program, branded as Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope is designed to provide patients with interdisciplinary palliative care in the home setting. The Center for Hospice Care funded the service through philanthropic donations.