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California Hospice Owner Receives 25 Months in Prison for Fraud, Kickbacks

Hospice News

In this case, the illegal payments allegedly went to employees of hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, as well as spouses of those individuals, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert. Some of the recipients also face prosecution. Hospice News published an editorial in response to the piece.

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Key Trends to Watch: Health Systems Moving into Hospice, Home-Based Care

Hospice News

This is the last of three articles that explore some of health care macro-trends that could impact hospices. It allows us to discharge patients when they are ready, and enables patients to choose a setting in which they are most comfortable – whether that’s in an assisted living facility or their own home.”

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GeriPal Special: Hopes and Worries for Hospice and Palliative Care

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Eric: That’s why I love reading your articles, always so deep in science. Eric: And when do we expect that article to come out? Attendee 18: Teaching researchers the basic sciences of research, I think is a weak part of the training. Attendee 5: I should hope it’ll be out within the next three to four months.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2024

Hospice News

The following are the most-read Hospice News articles of 2024. #1: 7: Hospice Community Responds to CMS 2025 Hospice Rule ; Navigating New Requirements in the 2025 Proposed Hospice Rule Two articles on the CMS proposed and final hospice payment rules for 2025 were tied for the seventh spot this year.

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Future Leaders: Tej Dhillon, Founder and CEO, Seva Hospice

Hospice News

He really wanted to create an environment in a place that he felt was suitable for his own mother, and so he had purchased an assisted living facility. Being such a big hospice advocate, I do feel that there are these articles that are painting hospice in this bad light, which is really unfortunate for those of us that truly care.

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HCP’s Sarah Dirks Named to NCAL Board of Directors

Home Care Pulse

H CP is pleased to recognize Sarah Dirks, EVP of Business Development, who was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). Print Article Like it the old fashioned way?

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Long-Term Care Insurance and Senior In-Home Care

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

In this article, we will delve into the realm of long-term care insurance and focus on the coverage it provides for in-home care or home health aides.