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3 Key Hospice Technology Trends

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3 emerging technologies Predictive analytics, remote patient monitoring and virtual reality therapies are three emerging technologies that are becoming increasingly prevalent among hospices, according to an Axxess report shared with Hospice News. ROI is huge when looking for long-term solutions.

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2 Tailwinds Shaping Hospice Growth, Care Delivery

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The nations health care system is ripe for change when it comes to improved hospice utilization that could help curb expenditures and improve outcomes, Jackson said during Hospice News 2025 Industry Outlook webinar. Hospice care was found to save Medicare approximately $3.5

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CMS Extends Hospice VBID Through 2030

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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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How CMS Proposed ACO Advance Payment Policies Could Impact Palliative Care

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new avenue of funding for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) with implications for palliative care providers. CMS has announced plans to ensure that 100% of Medicare beneficiaries become aligned with an accountable care entity by 2030.

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New ACO Primary Flex Model Could Increase Hospice, Palliative Care Access

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Though the model is focused on primary care, it could help more patients receive hospice and palliative care when appropriate, according to CMS. The PPCPs will also provide funds for care management, patient navigation, behavioral health integration and other care coordination services.

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How ACO Flex Could Make Hospice ‘Top of Mind’ with Primary Care Providers

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Though the model is focused on primary care, it could help more patients receive hospice and palliative care when appropriate, according to CMS. 1, 2025, with the application period starting May 20 and ending June 17. The prospective, capitated payments for primary care in this model will make a huge difference.

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

Hospice News

On a personal note, I’ve witnessed my own family members—parents, grandparents, and in-laws—navigate home health care, manage chronic illnesses and eventually transition through hospice care. Another key aspect is care coordination and collaboration. In the latter, our services extend to about 800 clients.

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