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The telemedicine extension reflects a growing recognition of the critical role telehealth plays in ensuring timely access to care, particularly in the hospice setting, said Madison Summers, public affairs professional at the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance).
Technology is reshaping care at home like never before, with advancements paving the way for transformative care delivery, the report indicated. A large key for hospices to navigate is how quickly technology evolves, and the care delivery and operational challenges associated with that rapid pace, he stated.
among Hispanic populations in 2022, the largest increase across all minority groups that year, reported the National Alliance for Care at Home. Additionally, hospices need stronger ties to referral sources for improved carecoordination, Garrett said. Hospice utilization rates rose by 4.1% An increase of 3.3%
in 2022, the National Alliance for Care at Home reported. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recent updates to the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (ACO REACH) model pose significant opportunities for hospices, according to Faroqui.
The association has since completed its affiliation with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), forming the newly named National Alliance for Care at Home (NACH). The diversity and wide breadth of services can be beneficial to patient-centered care, she said.
Featuring these three service areas was key in designing a care model aimed at meeting patients’ individualized needs, according to Susan Ponder-Stansel, Alivia Care’s president and CEO. Alivia Care emerged in 2020 when Community Hospice & Palliative Care, now an affiliate, formed a larger company with a broader range of services.
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