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CMS 2025 Proposed Rule Signals Changes to Quality Measurement, Omits Program Integrity Actions

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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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Managing the Hospice Payment Cap by Balancing Length of Stay

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The cap is designed to prevent overuse of hospice, put controls on Medicare spending and foster greater access to care among patients. In 2025, this will rise to $34,465. This allows for greater flexibility in providing care to those in need.” This corresponds with quality of care considerations.

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VITAS Opens New Hospice House in California

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By 2025, their numbers will nearly double, according to the U.S. More patients elect hospice in California than in any other state. The company operates 50 hospice programs across 14 states and in the District of Columbia, with 27 inpatient hospice units nationwide. Census Bureau. year-over-year. “The

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VOICES: Ryan Krout, PharmD, VP, Clinical Management, Enclara Pharmacia

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In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Ryan Krout, PharmD, VP, Clinical Management, Enclara Pharmacia, to talk about the future of predictive analytics in hospice care, and the steps providers can take to get the most out of this evolving technology. Where do you see Enclara adding value with predictive analytics?

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Future Leaders: Steven Alessandro, CEO of Interim HealthCare franchises

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The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. Steven Alessandro, CEO of Interim HealthCare franchises, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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Future Leaders: Tej Dhillon, Founder and CEO, Seva Hospice

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The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. Tej Dhillon, founder and CEO of Seva Hospice, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News. I knew of the benefit.

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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. CMS plans to select close to 130 ACOs for the program.

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