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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

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Dombis 37-year tenure at NAHC ended prior to its merger with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in 2023, which led to development of the combined organization the National Alliance for Care at Home. Ayres will continue to serve in his current role until April 21, 2025.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2024

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Longer stays reduce health care costs in the last year of life by as much as 11%, according to a 2023 report from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and NORC at the University of Chicago. 9: [ UPDATED] Rep.

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Top Hospice Trends to Watch in 2025

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The number of hospice care days also saw increases, as did average length of stay and average number of patient visits per week. Barring some extreme event like a global pandemic, for example a decline in utilization is unlikely in 2025 and beyond. But in 2025, the pendulum could start swinging in the other direction.

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CMS Proposes 2026 Hospice Payment Rule with Potential ‘Unimaginable’ Consequences

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hike CMS approved in its 2025 final rule. The payment update reflects a 5% annual wage index update, rising inpatient care costs alongside the potential financial impacts of new quality standards, according to the agency. increase in per diem payments alongside evolving quality reporting measures. It is also lower than the 2.9%

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