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With Telehealth’s Uncertain Future, Hospices Must Be ‘Flexible’

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These efforts come at a time when telehealth utilization is making waves in hospice staff and patient engagement, as well as operational efficiency and care coordination. NYSE: CHEM). Currently set to expire Dec. 31, these waivers included the ability for hospices to recertify patients via telehealth services.

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Payers to Hospices: Don’t Wait to Start Working with MA Plans

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I feel also signals that they’re probably not going to roll out mandatory [participation] as they were expecting to, we’ve heard, in 2026, potentially.” MA has emerged as a powerhouse in health care, with industry-wide implications. CMS requires MA plans to ensure they are working with providers of high-quality care.

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Key Research Trends: Telehealth Impacts, Global Gaps in Hospice, Goal-Concordant Care

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The study points to the potential for telehealth utilization to improve care coordination and quality for dying pediatric populations, researchers stated. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allowed hospices to perform routine home care visits virtually, as well as face-to-face recertification visits.