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

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“Given the ongoing program integrity challenges and the rapid shift toward value-based care across health care, payment reform of this nature is welcome but must be carefully considered to prevent unintended consequences that could impact high-quality, well-meaning providers,” McChesney said.

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Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Less Likely to Receive Aggressive End-of-Life Care

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“For patients near the end of life, MA incentives may reduce potentially burdensome care and encourage hospice but could also restrict access to costly but necessary services.” The post Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Less Likely to Receive Aggressive End-of-Life Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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End-of-Life Care Delivery ‘Ripe for Reform’ in Rep. Blumenhauer’s Hospice CARE Act

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Development of the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act has signaled that a wave of change may be on the horizon in end-of-life care delivery – including how patients are certified to receive these services. The area of end-of-life care was ripe for a pilot project.

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New Studies Guide Timing of End-of-Life Care Conversations

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The pandemic has led to a rise of public recognition around the value of advance care planning, but thus far this has not translated into increased utilization. The post New Studies Guide Timing of End-of-Life Care Conversations appeared first on Hospice News.

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Compassus, VNS Health Team Up to Manage End-of-Life Care for Medicare Advantage Payers

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The two organizations’ similar approaches to end-of-life care delivery and quality improvement were a large part of the “genesis” that brought them together, according to Jordan Holland, vice president of value-based contracting at Compassus. This led to our collaboration with Compassus, where we found an immediate synergy.

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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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The biggest challenge is understanding how cannabis laws in particular apply to pain and symptom management in end-of-life care, according to Jennifer Moore Ballentine, CEO of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. Providers toeing lines between local and national laws, she said.

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Researchers Link Social Determinants to Pain Management in End-of-Life Care

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The post Researchers Link Social Determinants to Pain Management in End-of-Life Care appeared first on Hospice News. It’s also important to have community partners that identify resources and have that warm handoff with a 360-degree approach to helping patients who are particularly vulnerable.”