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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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3 Key Hospice Technology Trends

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Looking ahead, Empath is actively investing in AI-driven predictive analytics, care coordination optimization and population health risk stratification to further enhance hospice and palliative care, Bivek said.

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Research Finds Quality Benefits of Early Telepalliative Access Among Lung Cancer Patients

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Virtual palliative services can be as effective as in-person care in helping to improve quality of life among patients with lung cancer, recent research has found. Quality-of-life scores were equivalent between the virtual care and in-person groups, the study found. Currently set to expire Dec.

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

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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. Currently set to expire Dec. 31, these waivers included the ability for hospices to recertify patients via telehealth services.

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Palliative Providers Navigate Potential ‘Disastrous’ Impacts Amid Telehealth Uncertainties

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State of telepalliative regulations Congress currently is weighing a bill, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act , that proposes to extend the expiration of regulatory flexibilities tied to telehealth through 2026. Currently set to sunset Dec.

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Hospice Executives Retire as New Leaders Rise

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Addus president, COO retires Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) President and COO Brad Bickham recently announced his retirement, effective March 2026. Texas-headquartered Addus provides personal care, home health and hospice services in 22 states. The company has an annual census of roughly 200,000 patients.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

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Melissa Kozak: After identifying frequent shortcomings in care plan adherence by examining survey data on interdisciplinary team care planning and coordination of services, CMS is prioritizing compliance with hospice care plans, making it a focus of new surveyor training requirements.

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