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Future Leaders: Logan Hoover, VP, Policy and Government Relations, National Alliance for Care at Home

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The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. In a word, how would you describe the future of hospice? To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link].

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[UPDATED] Rep. Earl Blumenauer Introduces Hospice CARE Act in the House

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Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) has introduced the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, which, if enacted, could revolutionize the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Earl Blumenauer Introduces Hospice CARE Act in the House appeared first on Hospice News.

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Eden Health Acquires A Plus Hospice Care

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Eden Health of Northern Nevada, dba Eden Hospice, has acquired A Plus Hospice Care in its home state. Through the transaction, A Plus Hospice Care patients will have access to Eden Health’s additional services, including home health, home care and palliative care. Census Bureau.

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

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Hospice providers and stakeholders are carefully examining the proposed changes included in the recently introduced Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act as the bill begins its journey through the legislative process. this summer.

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House Passes Gerald’s Law to Establish Burial Benefits for Veterans in Hospice

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However, when a veteran transitions from a VA facility to hospice, they lose access to that benefit. This is even the case when hospice care is provided by the VA itself. Gerald’s Law would institute those benefits for those veterans who die in hospice. Jack Bergman (R-Michigan), said in a statement.

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Regulators Extend Some Telemedicine Flexibilities, Gauge Telehealth’s ‘New Path Forward’ in Hospice

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The temporary telemedicine waivers, along with other telehealth flexibilities, have been crucial in removing some of the most significant barriers to hospice care amid prolific workforce shortages that were exacerbated by the pandemic, according to Madison Summers, manager of public affairs at the National Alliance for Care at Home. “By

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

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Van Duyne on this bipartisan legislation that would strengthen penalties for those who fail to uphold quality care standards and evade the law, while at the same time support reputable hospice providers who deliver dedicated, compassionate care. NAHC and NHPCO have since combined into the National Alliance for Care at Home.

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