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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. Our nurses can be a lot more productive and operate from one place and field an inquiry for a patient. Currently set to expire Dec.

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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? With 22% of nurses planning to exit their positions this year, and a projected shortfall of 3.2

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

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Congress currently is mulling a bill , the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act, that proposes to extend the expiration of regulatory flexibilities tied to telehealth through 2026. It also includes some exceptions. If a hospice is undergoing a period of enhanced oversight by the U.S.

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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. Health care professionals surveyed included hospice nurses and administrators, as well as oncology and palliative care clinicians.