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Hospice News
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The scope of terminal conditions among hospice patient populations has seen some evolutions in recent years, according to Alix Ware, director of health policy at the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). The report identified that roughly 6,500 Medicare-certified hospices provided services nationwide that year.
Hospice News
MARCH 4, 2025
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Hospice News
MARCH 14, 2025
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended to Congress a freeze on hospice payment increases starting in 2026. The 2021 aggregated Medicare hospice margin was 10.4%, according to MedPAC. Hospital-based and home health-based hospices have access to capital through their parent providers. More than 1.7
Hospice News
MARCH 11, 2025
Keeping patients at home prevents costly hospitalizations and reduces strain on the health care system. Today, in a time of financial and workforce challenges, we should be expanding access to care at home, not cutting it. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Hospice News
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Fraudsters misspend millions of Medicare dollars annually, though the actual hospice-specific amounts are difficult to determine, regulators previously told Hospice News. In the end, Medicare fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. Each dollar lost to fraud takes away resources intended for people with Medicare.”
Hospice News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The telemedicine extension reflects a growing recognition of the critical role telehealth plays in ensuring timely access to care, particularly in the hospice setting, said Madison Summers, public affairs professional at the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). It also includes some exceptions.
Hospice News
MARCH 21, 2025
This is according to Scott Levy, chief government affairs officer at National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). Can you share your background in hospice and home over the last decade, starting with your most recent role at Amedisys? I was promoted chief government affairs officer in 2023.
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