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2023’s Most Impactful Hospice Regulatory Moves

Hospice News

Program integrity issues that have heated up in the hospice space during the past five years reached a boiling point in 2023. Hospice providers have seen an array of increased regulatory oversight in 2023. There is scrutiny on hospice care [that’s] setting the stage for the next phase of what hospice oversight looks like.

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Palliative Care in the ED Reduces Costs, Improves Patient Outcomes

Hospice News

You have an earlier conversion to hospice. return on investment by embedding palliative care clinicians in the ED, a 2023 study published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine found. return on investment by embedding palliative care clinicians in the ED, a 2023 study published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine found.

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The Most Significant Hospice Deals So Far in 2023

Hospice News

Thus far in 2023, hospice merger and acquisition activity has deviated from prior years. The last five years saw record-breaking multiples in the hospice space and private equity-backed platform deals were among the most common types of transactions. But in 2023, private equity activity slowed from its formerly frenzied pace.

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Top 5 ‘Hidden Gem’ Palliative Care News Stories from 2023

Hospice News

As the need for palliation grows, outcomes and experiences vastly vary – with payment often at the crux of inconsistencies in quality and care delivery approaches. The topics range from unmet staff and patient needs, financial and operational headwinds and research fueling innovative care delivery approaches.

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3 Nonprofit Hospice Providers to Watch in 2023

Hospice News

Though nonprofit hospices now represent a smaller slice of the industry than in years past, they continue to care for more than half of patients in the United States who elect the benefit. The number of hospices operating nationwide rose to 5,3,58 in 2021, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.

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Hospices Expect Forward Momentum on Labor in 2023

Hospice News

Seeds of optimism are taking root among hospice providers that industry-wide labor pressures may improve this year. Survey respondents included nearly 330 hospice and palliative care industry professionals, including owners, executive leaders and managers, among others. I’m probably more excited about it than I’ve been in a few years.”

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CMS Launches GUIDE Model Demonstration With Strong Showing From Hospice, Palliative Care Participants

Hospice News

The CMS Innovation Center announced the GUIDE demonstration in July 2023. DCPs represent a wide range of health care providers, including large academic medical centers, small group practices, community-based organizations, health systems, hospice agencies, telehealth organizations and other practices,” the agency indicated in a statement.