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

Hospice News

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

Hospice News

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

Hospice News

Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries are less likely to receive intensive treatments or burdensome transfers during the last six months of life compared to those in traditional Medicare, a new study has found. The post Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Less Likely to Receive Aggressive End-of-Life Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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

Hospice News

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. Fratkin, California-based palliative care specialist, stated.

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

Hospice News

Through the collaboration, VNS Health and Compassus will help MA health plans to manage patient populations within the hospice component of VBID, often called the hospice carve-in. Compassus’ role will largely involve providing community-based palliative and hospice support for patients in MA VBID health plans, he said.

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End-of-Life Care for HIV/AIDS

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Understanding the Unique Needs of HIV/AIDS Patients in End-of-Life Care As a hospice care provider, we recognize the complex challenges faced by patients living with HIV/AIDS, particularly as they approach the end of life.

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End-of-Life Care for HIV/AIDS

AT Home Care & Hospice

Understanding the Unique Needs of HIV/AIDS Patients in End-of-Life Care As a hospice care provider, we recognize the complex challenges faced by patients living with HIV/AIDS, particularly as they approach the end of life.