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GAO Calls on CMS to Assess Telehealth Quality, Develop Billing Codes

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Now, stakeholders are looking at what should be done in the long term. The American Academy for Hospice and Palliative Medicine was among these groups, as was the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Last month, a consortium of 336 health care providers and other stakeholders wrote to U.S.

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Hospices Get Creative to Succeed in VBID

Hospice News

Though its ultimate outcome remains uncertain, many stakeholders believe that, in the long term, hospices can expect more interaction with Medicare Advantage plans. Recent research has shown that hospice care reduces Medicare’s costs by nearly $3.5

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Payers to Hospices: Don’t Wait to Start Working with MA Plans

Hospice News

Originally slated to end in 2024, CMS recently extended the hospice component of the value-based insurance design model (VBID) to 2023. Examples include improving hospice access and increasing lengths of stay, which ultimately contributes to a lower cost of care — a high priority among payers.

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Top 5 Strategies You Need To Survive Hospice Nursing

Hospice Nurse Hero

Before we begin, I want to say that hospice is not for everyone. So, let’s talk about what separates long-term hospice nurses from those who call it quits. TOP 5 Strategies to Survive Hospice Nursing. If you love hospice nursing, but find yourself at a crossroads, these tips are for you.