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

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This could be interpreted as a signal of interest in retaining some of these flexibilities into the future, according to Katy Barnett, director of home care and hospice operations and policy at LeadingAge. It also includes some exceptions. If a hospice is undergoing a period of enhanced oversight by the U.S.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

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In turn, hospice providers should focus on staying ahead of care plan requirements and recognizing areas for improvement. How does IDT communication play a role in improving care plans? How can increasing the efficiency of your clinical and non-clinical staff help improve compliance?

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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.