AlayaCare

APRIL 1, 2020

The number of adults living alone has continued to climb over the past 60 years, amounting to almost 37 million Americans as of 2019. This represents nearly one-third of all U.S. households. As we know, the home and community care industry serves a high proportion of clients who are striving to live independently while on their own. The vast majority are aging adults who come to rely heavily on visits from family members, scheduled activities in the community, or even errands to see familiar fac

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The Chaplain's Report

APRIL 1, 2020

Dawn Malone, a lay chaplain for the archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, ministers to cancer patient Austin Bond, via video conference on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Houston. Coronavirus has limited local chaplains the ability to minister to the sick or elderly. Chaplains have also been told not to minister to any group more than 10. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer.

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Hospice Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2020

Hospice providers within regions administered by NGS are reporting that NGS is presently finalizing and serving out final 2019 hospice cap repayment demands. This action, which tacks on sequestration (funds never received) to revenue, is entirely inappropriate and must be rescinded. In years past, after hospices would submit self-reports (end of February), CMS and its contractors would wait at least six months (August) before finalizing cap demands.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

APRIL 3, 2020

Change is fast-paced in the world of COVID-19. On Monday, March 30th, CMS released an interim final rule along with hospice specific waivers. Your Hospice Team discusses these recent developments and their impact on telehealth, face-to-face encounters, virtual visits and Medicare appeals and audits. Change is fast-paced in the world of COVID-19. On Monday, March 30th, CMS released an interim final rule along with hospice specific waivers.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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