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New HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Pledges Support for Quality End-of-Life Care

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has voiced his support for end-of-life care. Kennedys priorities include addressing challenges related to chronic disease and serious illness, as well as rising health care costs, according to a recent HHS statement. Pledges Support for Quality End-of-Life Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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The Hospice CARE Act’s Potential to ‘Dramatically Reshape’ End-of-Life Care Delivery

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Nearly half (49.1%) of all Medicare descendants utilized hospice services in 2022, which was a similar rate to prior years, reported the National Alliance for Care at Home. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) introduced the Hospice CARE Act last month. this summer.

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

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When it comes to end-of-life care, you only have one chance to get it right,” Van Duyne said in a statement emailed to Hospice News. NAHC and NHPCO have since combined into the National Alliance for Care at Home. Ensuring the highest quality of care for hospice patients is essential.

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Leadership Transitions at 4 Hospice Providers

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Dombis 37-year tenure at NAHC ended prior to its merger with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in 2023, which led to development of the combined organization the National Alliance for Care at Home.

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Hawaii Hospice Collaborative Launches Into ‘New Era’ of Care Delivery

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The new collaborative includes Hawaii Care Choices, Hospice Maui, Kauai Hospice, Navian Hawaii, North Hawaii Hospice and St. This collaborative represents a new era for end-of-life care in Hawaii, Hawaii Care Choices CEO Brenda S. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaiis hospice program. Ho told local news.

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‘Detrimental, Unnecessary Chaos’ Looms as Hospice Telehealth Waivers Expire

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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).

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

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As a result of that and because I knew that this is part of my mission, I decided to advocate for representation, to advocate for closing that utilization gap among underserved communities and to advocate for challenging the stigma of care at home. You cant just pick up a model of care and drop it into a different city or region.

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