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MedPAC Calls for 2026 Hospice Rate Freeze

Hospice News

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended to Congress a freeze on hospice payment increases starting in 2026. In its annual report to Congress, MedPAC urged policymakers to eliminate hospice base-rate increases for 2026. The 2021 aggregated Medicare hospice margin was 10.4%, according to MedPAC.

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

Hospice News

These evolving regulations have hospices concerned that a lack of virtual access to their services could have significant impacts on quality and health disparities. Weve inherited a kind of accelerated movement toward a new normal during the pandemic, Fratkin told Hospice News.

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3 Key Hospice Technology Trends

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Hospices see improved quality and operational efficiency as their biggest return on technology investments in three key areas. Keeping pace with the evolving technology landscape can be pivotal for hospices sustainability as rising demand pressurizes workforces, Pathek indicated. AccentCare, Agape Care Group and St.

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Coalition ‘Strongly Urges’ Congress to Immortalize Hospice Telehealth Flexibilities

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A coalition of hospice, home health and palliative care organizations has called on Congress to extend temporary telehealth flexibilities implemented during the pandemic. Doing so would help ensure continued access to quality care among vulnerable patient populations, according to the organizations.

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BoldAge PACE Launches New Center to Address ‘Significant Gaps’ Among Underserved

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Our bold strategy focuses on regions where there are significant gaps in care for underserved adults,” Williams told Hospice News. With South Carolina being part of the Stroke Belt … it has growing aging populations with limited health care options tailored to their unique needs. The PACE and hospice relationship is important.

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