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Congress Mulls Bill to Extend Hospice Recertification Via Telehealth

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Since then, expiration dates for that flexibility have been extended several times. Most recently, Congress moved the end date to March 31. It was previously set to terminate on Dec. The current bill would extend the flexibility through Dec. Hospice care exists to provide comfort and compassion during heartbreaking times.

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Reps. Van Duyne, Panetta Introduce Bill to Reform Hospice Special Focus Program

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If enacted, the Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act also would increase the penalty for hospices that do not report quality measure data to 10% by 2027, up from 4% currently. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-California) have introduced a bill that would reform aspects of the hospice Special Focus Program (SFP).

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New Pediatric Hospice Coming to Fruition, Pushing for Legislation to Improve Access

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Masons Light House is anticipated to open in 2027 or 2028, depending on state licensing processes and funding, according to Shanna Sieck, founder and board president of the nonprofit organization. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, the facility will be the first pediatric hospice and respite care center in the state.

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New Nonprofit Advocacy Group to Offer Education, Services on Psychedelics for the Terminally Ill

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billion by 2027, Forbes reported. Meanwhile, venture capitalists and other investors are spending billions to get on the ground floor of what could become a new health care industry. The psychedelics industry is expected to bring in more than $6.85

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New ‘Right to Try’ Bill Would Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Use Psychedelics

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billion by 2027, Forbes reported. Meanwhile, venture capitalists and other investors are spending billions to get on the ground floor of what could become a new health care industry. The psychedelics industry is expected to bring in more than $6.85

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Hospice CARES Act Would Update Medical Reviews, Seek to Reduce Audits

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In addition, the legislation would require staff from Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) who perform medical review of hospice care to receive specialized training in the philosophy that underlies those services, as well as education about determining prognosis, beginning in 2027. 1, 2019 and Dec.

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New California Law Further Tightens Hospice License Oversight

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1, 2021, and was slated to end either 365 days following associated reports from the California State Auditor, or when the provisions of last year’s new law expire in 2027. The halt on licensing took effect Jan.

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