Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2025

Palliative Care News spoke with a group of industry leaders about the most pressing market forces and trends that will shape the space during 2025. Nick Westfall, chairman and CEO, VITAS Healthcare The post CEOs’ Top Predictions for Palliative Care in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Growth in the number of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries will likely overtake that for traditional Medicare in 2025, according to new estimates from the U.S. The post MA Enrollment to Outstrip Traditional Medicare in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Stakeholders are projecting a more frothy market in 2025, though regulatory concerns could sway buying decisions. I think we’ll see 2025 actually be a very good year for hospice,” Lillis told Hospice News. The post ‘Signs of Life’: The 2025 Hospice M&A Outlook appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Respondents included both adult and pediatric palliative care providers who provided feedback on their 2025 outlook in the organization’s first iteration of its annual Palliative Pulse survey. The post Clinical Capacity Palliative Care Leaders’ Top Concern for 2025 appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MARCH 29, 2024

The 2025 proposed hospice rule is raising some questions along with payment rates. increase in hospice per diems for 2025. The agency also proposed two new quality measures and 2025 implementation of the Hospice Outcome and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool to replace the Hospice Item Set.

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended to Congress a freeze on hospice payment increases starting in 2025. In its annual report to Congress, MedPAC urged policymakers to eliminate hospice base-rate increases for 2025. The post MedPAC to Congress: Freeze Hospice Rates in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

cut for 2025 in physician payment rates used to reimburse palliative care care practitioners, among other professionals. Cut in Physician Payments for 2025, Including for Palliative Care appeared first on Hospice News. . Cut in Physician Payments for 2025, Including for Palliative Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

APRIL 12, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 hospice rule contains clarifications on which physicians may certify patients for hospice enrollment. The post 2025 Proposed Rule Seeks to Clarify Physician Certification of Hospice Patients appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Hospices in 2025 are laser-focused on organic growth rather than other tactics like acquisitions. Among 112 hospice professionals who responded to the 2024 Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase, 60% said that expanding current locations would be the growth tactic they plan to use the most during 2025.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 22, 2024

“If you’re looking to buy or thinking about growing, now is probably a good time, because the conditions will be more fitful toward sellers coming into 2025 and then 2026,” Kulik said. The post 2025 Could See Uptick in Hospice M&A, Less ‘Deal Fatigue’ appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Wisconsin-based Agrace Hospice and Supportive Care is implementing a plan to become carbon neutral by 2025. The post Agrace Hospice and Supportive Care to Reduce Carbon Footprint by 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Among the hospice’s key objectives is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Temporarily expanded telehealth flexibilities set forth during the pandemic are set to expire March 31, 2025. The post Palliative Care’s Most Disruptive Forces in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Another hurdle to growth in the palliative care landscape is the current status of telehealth regulations.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Aspect Awards. Participation from national, regional, and local companies, as well as an array of creative agencies, makes the Aspect Awards a powerful benchmark for longevity marketing and creative strategy in 2025.

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Hospice News

MARCH 6, 2025

This growth has continued through January and February of 2025, Jacobsmeyer said. during 2025. The post Enhabit’s De Novo Strategy Paying Off in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. Hospice average daily census rose 8.6% in Q4 compared to the same period in 2023, representing 12 months of sequential growth.

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Hospice News

JULY 11, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2025 proposed hospice payment rule contained a request for information (RFI) on the potential implementation of reimbursement pathways for “high intensity palliative care services,” such as chemotherapy, blood transfusion and dialysis.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Following a monumental year, we are excited about the significant progress we’ve made, and expect to build upon it throughout 2025 Guerisoli said. The post The Pennant Group to Ramp Up Hospice, Home Health Transactions During 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. compared to the Q4 2023.Following

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Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its 2025 proposed rule for hospice payment, which if finalized would include a 2.6% The proposed hospice cap amount for Fiscal Year 2025 is $34,364.85, up from $33,494.01 The proposed hospice cap amount for Fiscal Year 2025 is $34,364.85, up from $33,494.01

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The post New C-Suite Executives Tapped to Lead Hospices in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News. The nonprofit offers hospice, respite services, spiritual and bereavement support, as well as assistance with housekeeping, medical equipment and other supplies. The hospice offers a six-week grief and loss support program to community members.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Regulators recently extended certain temporary telemedicine waivers granted during the pandemic, with some flexibilities now sunsetting in 2025 rather than the end of this year. With the end of 2024 quickly approaching, DEA, jointly with HHS, has extended current telemedicine flexibilities through December 31, 2025.”

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG) has a “robust pipeline” of potential acquisitions in the wings for 2025 across its home health and hospice and senior living business segments. The post The Pennant Group to Seek More Hospice, Home Health Deals in 2025 appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Addus HomeCare Corporations (Nasdaq: ADUS) purchase of Gentivas personal care segment is bearing fruit as the company drives forward on its acquisition strategy in 2025. We will continue to selectively pursue acquisitions in 2025 that complement our organic growth and align with our strategy.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The second piece of this three-part Hospice News series will explore the leading issues in hospice marketing and community outreach in 2025. Photo by Hospice News Photo by Hospice News 2025 Outlook Survey Results by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 14, 2025

The #HPMParty is returning to Denver during the 2025 AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly. The post #HPMParty is Back in Denver for the 2025 AAHPM-HPNA Annual Assembly appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. Also, if you have trainees coming to the meeting, encourage them to come.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

EAPC has launched the call for proposals for themed sessions for the 2025 World Congress in Helsinki (29-31 May, 2025). For 2025 we are seeking proposals for sessions that can be delivered in a variety of formats. The post Ready for the Future: Your opportunity to shape the content presented at EAPC 2025 in Helsinki!

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Hospice News

MARCH 23, 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the value-based insurance design demonstration for calendar years 2025 to 2030, including the hospice component. The hospice component of VBID, also called the MA carve-in, launched in 2021 and was originally slated to complete after four years.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

At its outset in early 2025, the new JV will focus on patients in two Colorado counties served by Pathways Hospice, with plans to expand to the Denver metropolitan area and the Colorado Springs community in late 2025 and early 2026.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The tool is slated for an October 2025 implementation, according to the agency’s 2025 final hospice rule. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its first draft guidance manual for implementing the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The website will also provide opportunities for the exchange of best practices and information, with the Alliance anticipating new developments expected to finalize in 2025. The organizations will continue the process of combining their operations through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It will also narrow its 2025 exposure to part D risk and delay the onboarding of one class of 2025 position partner given local payer dynamics. Pursuing this long-term vision has required some tough near-term decisions to exit selected partnerships and narrow the footprint of health plans we will work with in 2025.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A third co-defendant, Callie Black, who allegedly recruited patients for the hospice companies in exchange for illegal kickbacks, has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to go to trial on March 4, 2025. The post California Physician Sentenced to 24 Months for $3.2M Hospice Fraud appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

MAY 29, 2024

In comments on the 2025 proposed hospice rule, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) voiced concerns that the agency’s regulatory impact assessment may not have taken all the details into account, including the need for staffing and technology investments. “In

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Happy Healthy Caregiver

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ive adopted it and encouraged my family and the Happy Healthy Caregiver community […] The post Plan to thrive in 2025! Create your ’20 for 2025′ list. I first heard about this idea on one of my favorite podcasts. appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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Hospice News

JUNE 3, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) included the updates in its proposed hospice payment rule for 2025. If finalized as written, the changes would take effect in January 2025. Performance on these surveys is crucial as more payers and consumers use public quality data to choose a hospice. 1, 2026 at the earliest.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For CY 2025, the MPFS Final Rule includes several significant updates that aim to improve healthcare equity, access and efficiency across a range of therapy settings. Below are the top five changes in the 2025 MPFS Final Rule that therapists should know about, a description of why each matters, and what teams should know for key takeaways.

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Hospice News

MAY 31, 2024

The agency’s 2025 proposed hospice rule featured a series of requests for information (RFI) on issues like health equity, social determinants of health and future quality measures. The senior care advocacy group LeadingAge has praised the U.S. In addition to the RFIs, the proposed rule also included a 2.6%

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the NHS looks to 2025 and beyond, embracing digital innovation, improving care delivery, and addressing systemic challenges will be key to building a health service fit for the future. The post The Future of the NHS in 2025 and Beyond: Embracing Innovation and Overcoming Challenges appeared first on Evidence-Based Nursing blog.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation’s proposed 2025 payment rule. The home health and hospice provider recently terminated its home health contract with the Medicare Advantage payer UnitedHealthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), citing nine months of unsuccessful negotiations. rate cut from the U.S.

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