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Medicare Part A to Run Deficit in 2028, Two Years Later than Expected

Hospice News

If its current trajectory holds, Medicare will see shortfalls beginning in 2028 — two years later than earlier projections, according to the 2022 annual report from the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees. By 2028, Medicare would have sufficient dollars to cover 90% of Medicare expenses.

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MedPAC to Push for 20% Cut to Hospice Aggregate Payment Cap

Hospice News

Current estimates have the trust fund hitting shortfalls beginning in 2028. . “If If fewer patients can access hospice, NAHC contends, hospitalizations could go up, which would be counter-productive to the MedPAC’s objective to extend the viability of the Medicare trust fund.

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Reimagining Nursing: The Path to a More Resilient Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

Workforce shortages projected to exceed 100,000 healthcare workers by 2028 and increasing clinician burnout highlight the urgent need for a more sustainable and effective approach to care delivery. Healthcare is at a turning point, with persistent challenges threatening the system’s sustainability.

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Hospice Executives Retire as New Leaders Rise

Hospice News

His retirement comes as the companys board of directors approved an agreement for Allison that extended his employment term through March 2028. Bickman has played a pivotal role in the companys growth during his eight-year tenure, according to Addus Chairman and CEO Dirk Allison.

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Proposed California Bill Aims For $25 Health Care Worker Minimum Wage

Hospice News

Skilled nursing employers would have until June 2028 to comply with the new wage requirement among. Organizations in the state that would have the longest time frame to raise wages among employees include skilled nursing facilities and certain hospitals.

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CMS Proposes 2.6% Pay Raise for Hospices in 2025

Hospice News

If finalized, these measures would be implemented for Fiscal Year 2028. The proposal also puts forth two new potential process measures for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program — Timely Reassessment of Pain Impact and Timely Reassessment of Non-Pain Symptom Impact.

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Summary of the EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan

Diversity Nursing

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled its groundbreaking Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024 – 2028.

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