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New 2023 Laws Impact End-of-Life Care

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In 2023, some new laws will impact those at the end of life or the people caring for, or grieving, them. The state will begin taking license applications in January of 2023 for manufacturers to apply after a two-year study. Learn more about other new laws for 2023 in California and Oregon and around the country.

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Heartlinks Expands Hospice, Palliative Programs with New Adult Family Home

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Hospice and palliative care will be a “strong focus” of services provided at the new senior living facility, Heartlinks Adult Family Home, said Shelby Moore, the organization’s executive director. Other services available include 24/7 access to personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management and respite care.

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Hospices Expect Forward Momentum on Labor in 2023

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Though staffing remains the greatest challenge in 2023, conditions are improving, reported more than half (54%) of hospice and palliative care professionals in this year’s Hospice News Industry Outlook Survey , prepared in collaboration with Homecare Homebase.

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Palliative Care News’ Top 5 Stories of 2023

Hospice News

A look back at Palliative Care News’ five most-read stories this year paints a picture of trends shaping the serious illness care space. Securing reimbursement — and the promise of value-based contracts — continues to be top of mind for many palliative care providers as they look ahead to 2024.

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Chapters Health System, Capital Caring to Affiliate in 2023

Hospice News

The agreement is expected to close in early 2023. This marks the third affiliation that Chapters announced or completed during 2022, following Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care early in the year and Hope Healthcare just last week. “In NPHI NPHI Capital Caring Health CEO Tom Koutsoumpas.

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Why SCAN Health Plan Will Enter Hospice VBID in 2023

Hospice News

SCAN Health Plan is among the Medicare Advantage (MA) payers entering the hospice component of the value-based insurance design (VBID) payment demonstration in 2023. Geographically, the program will be available in 806 counties in 24 states in 2023, up from 461 this year. Hospice VBID enters its third year in 2023.

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How the Value in Health Care Act Could Change Palliative Care Payment

Hospice News

Lawmakers recently introduced the Value in Health Care Act, which, if enacted, could create inroads toward improved palliative care reimbursement. These changes are designed to increase participation in value-based payment programs designed to improve quality outcomes and lower costs of care. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.),