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Proposed California Budget Calls for Prior Authorization for Hospice in Medicaid

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Californias Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) indicated in a 2025-2026 budget revision that this could save $25 million over the next two years and more than $50 million in the long term. This could cost thousands of dollars per day.

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Care Synergy Forms DME Joint Venture with RCC Medical Equipment

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Its affiliates include the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association (CVNA), The Denver Hospice, Pathways, Colorado PACE and Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care. By leveraging a legacy of exceptional service delivery in the medical equipment sector, we can offer even better support for our patients and our communities.

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Aveanna ‘Bullish’ on Hospice, Home Health Growth Despite 2024 Shortfall

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The company provides adult and pediatric health care including home health, hospice, private duty nursing and medical solutions, among other services. Think of us as being a tuck-in oriented acquirer in 2025 and 2026 Shaner said during Thursdays earnings call. Atlanta-headquartered Aveannas geographic footprint spans 34 states.

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Coalition ‘Strongly Urges’ Congress to Immortalize Hospice Telehealth Flexibilities

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Signatories also included the Alliance, LeadingAge, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and chaplain and nursing associations, among others. The bill has since stalled on the U.S. “It

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Hospice Groups to CMS: Don’t Rush CAHPS Changes

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1, 2026 at the earliest. Behind the changes is a desire to increase response rates, which have been declining. Although we support these proposals, we are concerned the January 2025 implementation date will not provide sufficient time both for hospices, particularly smaller and resource-limited providers.”

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Congress Mulls Bill to Extend Recertifications by Telehealth

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A bill currently before Congress would extend through 2026 regulatory flexibilities related to telehealth, including the ability to recertify patients for hospice care. If enacted, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act, would as of 2025 extend the flexibilities by two years. It also includes some exceptions.

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has launched “ Invest in Yourself ,” a multi-year campaign featuring nationally board-certified registered nurses (RNs) working in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport settings. Once you put those initials behind your name, it’s a big deal.

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