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Fraudsters misspend millions of Medicare dollars annually, though the actual hospice-specific amounts are difficult to determine, regulators previously told Hospice News. For instance, patients being enrolled who are not eligible for hospice may eventually be prohibited from electing these services in the future.
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They allege that the SFP harms patients by falsely labeling certain hospices as poor performers, uses flawed data and criteria, fails to address growth of low quality providers and diverts operators resources from patientcare. Enforcement actions could include expulsion from the Medicare program, as well as other penalties.
Sinai looked to expand its palliative care program, the health system opted to pursue partnerships with providers that have a longer history of developing payor contracts for those services. However, about 50% of community-based palliative care providers are hospices, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care.
We will ensure that health care at home continues to evolve as an integral and vital partner in the continuum of care in America.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) officials. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S.
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Landers brings almost two decades of experience as a physician, executive leader and health policy advocate to The Alliance, which represents care at home and community providers across the country. Dr. Landers has dedicated his career to seeking home- and community-based health care solutions for people of all ages.
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