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The Strategy Behind CMS’ 2024 Updates to ACO REACH

Hospice News

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2024 updates to the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (ACO REACH) model: care coordination, managing health equity-related risks and social determinants of health. Three principles are guiding the U.S.

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Hospice Providers Getting Mixed Messages on GIP Utilization, Length of Stay

Hospice News

The 2024 final hospice payment rule included a modest payment increase for general inpatient care (GIP) at a time when regulators are zeroing in on increased utilization and longer stays. It’s almost as if two pieces aren’t talking to each other on inpatient care,” Gurian said.

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Key to the Continuum: Hospice Providers Eye Primary Care Businesses

Hospice News

Consequently, many have launched additional business lines that enable them to reach patients sooner as well as capitalize on emerging value-based payment models. Patients in assisted living facilities, group homes, and other facilities received 3.2 million primary care visits in 2016.

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‘Detrimental, Unnecessary Chaos’ Looms as Hospice Telehealth Waivers Expire

Hospice News

These waivers were initially set to expire on the same date in 2024 and were extended to allow more time to outline future telemedicine regulations, the DEA and HHS indicated. Losing F2F recertification flexibility would complicate efforts to maintain continuity of care for patients in remote or underserved areas.

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The Future of the NHS in 2025 and Beyond: Embracing Innovation and Overcoming Challenges

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

As we approach the end of 2024, the NHS finds itself at a critical juncture. The healthcare system is under significant pressure due to growing patient demands, a shortage of workforce, rising costs, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. London: Department of Health and Social Care. and Kovcs, J.,

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Voices: Tim Smokoff, General Manager, Home Health and Hospice, MatrixCare

Hospice News

How is the evolving hospice landscape affecting recruitment and retention as agencies look ahead to 2024? Another key aspect is care coordination and collaboration. How can hospice providers better prepare to navigate labor shortages in 2024 and beyond? I believe 2024 will closely resemble 2023 in many ways.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Temitope (Temi) Oseromi

Minority Nurse

Oseromi’s remarkable contributions to the nursing field have been recognized in the prestigious Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2024. It also means growing the nursing teams into excellent clinicians, ensuring patient care is delivered safely utilizing best practices and advocating for my teams at different off-unit forums.

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