Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

Documentation errors and a fragmented health system pose the greatest risks for adverse drug events among hospices. McPherson also serves on the board of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). They also need to know which side effects are more concerning and should prompt a call to the hospice.”

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Hospice provider Agape Care Group has acquired GHC Hospice for an undisclosed sum, furthering the company’s goal of multistate expansion through the Southeast. However, we will maintain a nimble approach to M&A and explore all high-quality opportunities that present.”. Utilization in South Carolina topped 50.8%

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Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2024

Anti-kickback and health care fraud cases have recently cropped up in two southern states, with hospice personnel facing millions in fines and one owner facing imprisonment for their involvement. David Lovell, its founder and owner, launched the for-profit hospice in 2010, and the enterprise became Medicare-certified in 2012.

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Hospice News

MARCH 25, 2024

Arizona-based Stoneridge Hospice launched services in 2020 with an aim to address a swelling aging population’s growing need for end-of-life care. Stoneridge Hospice provides home-based hospice and also contracts with other providers to offer facility-based services. Stoneridge Hospice launched in 2020.

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Hospice News

APRIL 23, 2024

Farrah Daly, owner and founder of Evenbeam Neuropalliative Care LLC, told Palliative Care News that the current demand for neuropalliative care is “just the tip of the iceberg.” “So So many people with neurologic illness become distanced from the health care system,” Daly said.

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Hospice News

MARCH 18, 2024

Care coordination and quality data will be engines for hospice referral growth. Hospices saw census volumes drop during the COVID-19 public health emergency as facilities nationwide restricted access to patients amid mandated state closures.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

SCAN Health Plan is among the Medicare Advantage (MA) payers entering the hospice component of the value-based insurance design (VBID) payment demonstration in 2023. The four-year program — often called the Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in — launched Jan. Hospice VBID enters its third year in 2023.

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Hospice News

MARCH 12, 2024

Program integrity and an onslaught of audits are top of mind for many hospice providers in 2024. The organizations earlier this year presented their findings , published today, to members of Congress and the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The impetus for the audit was primarily related to billing errors.

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Hospice News

MAY 15, 2023

Grasping the mix of objective and subjective forces fueling hospice valuations is key to maximizing a return on investment when considering a sale, according to dealmaking experts. Hospice valuations have remained high, partly due to an influx of new investors entering the space. Often, the “devil is in the details,” Garbon said.

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Hospice News

JUNE 28, 2023

Hospice of the Chesapeake Appoints New CMO Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake recently named Dr. Marny Fetzer as its new chief medical officer. Fetzer is currently system medical director for palliative care and hospice services at Illinois-based Ascension Health.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2024

The case has significance for hospice providers nationwide as CMS and its contractors continue to ramp up audits. We were given a mostly favorable decision by the administrative law judge, and CMS appealed that decision to the CMS panel,” Hagfors told Hospice News. “We’ve 1, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2017.

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Hospice News

MARCH 29, 2024

The 2025 proposed hospice rule is raising some questions along with payment rates. increase in hospice per diems for 2025. The agency also proposed two new quality measures and 2025 implementation of the Hospice Outcome and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment tool to replace the Hospice Item Set.

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Hospice News

APRIL 4, 2024

Calls are growing louder for Congress to build stronger reimbursement and workforce incentives aimed at improving the availability and sustainability of rural-based end-of-life care. Rural-based hospice providers face a range of challenges to improve access among their underserved patient populations.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Going forward, hospice and other post-acute providers are preparing to operate within a value-based ecosystem, and Florida-based nonprofit Chapters Health System is no exception. Chapters provides hospice, palliative care and a range of other services throughout Florida. We have palliative care programs.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Indiana-based palliative care provider Center for Hospice Care (CHC) is looking beyond its immediate community and has developed networks that impact palliative care on a global scale. Historic run Getting the Global Partners in Care program to this level has been quite the journey for CHC. hospice leaders.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Niagara Hospice CEO Retires Lockport, N.Y.-based based Niagara Hospice will soon have a new president and CEO with the upcoming retirement of John Lomeo, who has led the organization since 2000. Niagara Hospice is part of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG), an organization that provides administrative services.

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NHPCO

JUNE 13, 2024

For Immediate Release PHOTO LINK June 13, 2024 (Alexandria, VA) – More than 100 hospice and palliative care advocates from across the country met with over 150 congressional offices this week to discuss key legislative and regulatory priorities for ensuring and expanding access to hospice and palliative care.

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Hospice Red River Valley

MARCH 1, 2022

The Detroit Lakes Eagles Aerie 2342 Past Presidents Club recently donated $2,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley on Giving Hearts Day. The check was presented to Curt Seter, Development Officer. The gift will be used to help provide compassionate end-of-life care to Hospice patients in Detroit Lakes and surrounding areas.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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. Steven Alessandro, CEO of Interim HealthCare franchises, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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NHPCO

JANUARY 12, 2024

During yesterday’s public meetings, the MedPAC Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the Chair’s hospice recommendation, which will be included in the Commission’s report to Congress in March 2024. While MedPAC is not a policy-setting body, its recommendations do bear weight among policymakers and lawmakers.

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MAY 24, 2020

Memorial Day is also a good reminder for hospice team members to take the time to listen to, and allow, your patients to share their military service experiences, as a part of their life review. When I first started in hospice nursing eight years ago, I didn’t know much about the military service.

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NHPCO

JULY 18, 2024

A Future Leader is a high-performing individual, age 40 or younger, who is shaping the next decade of care delivery. Hoover has shown exceptional leadership and dedication in hospice and palliative care. ” Hoover’s recent work includes addressing program integrity efforts, a key issue for the hospice community. .

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JUNE 20, 2024

Powell, MD University of Tennessee Internal Medicine The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program sponsors residents from underrepresented communities who are interested in hospice and palliative medicine (HPM). What has been the biggest benefit to being a scholar in the program?

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Award presentations began on Sunday, September 15 with the NHPCO Founders Awards , honoring exceptional individuals whose pioneering vision, leadership, and innovative spirit have significantly contributed to the advancement and success of the hospice and palliative care community.

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NHPCO

APRIL 17, 2023

For Immediate Release April 17, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) published the following statement in response to a recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule that would update key components of hospice reimbursement and regulations in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.

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Seasons Hospice

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Activities for Quality Time With Older Family Members Storytelling Sessions Sharing and listening to stories, whether from the past or present, create memorable moments and facilitate intergenerational understanding. Being fully present during interactions enhances the impact of the time spent together.

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2024 Photo Link (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) hosted its annual leadership conference (ALC2024) in Denver, Colorado September 14–18, 2024. The day concluded with the National Hospice Foundation 2024 Gala.

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High Peaks Hospice

JULY 17, 2023

The Tupper Lake community is building everlasting relationships with High Peaks Hospice Pictured: Back – Sara Desimone, High Peaks Hospice Administrative Manager. For 2 weeks in the month of May the LP Quinn Elementary School hosted their annual Helping Hands for Hospice fundraiser. Dewyea shows his 11 lbs.

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NHPCO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For Immediate Release October 6, 2023 Photo Link (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) hosted its annual leadership conference (ALC2023) in Little Rock, Arkansas, September 30 – October 4, 2023. Monday, October 2 was the first day of the full conference.

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NHPCO

MAY 10, 2024

For Immediate Release May 10, 2024 (Alexandria, VA) – This week marked a series of triumphs for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy arm, the Hospice Action Network (HAN), in collaboration with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Dr. Khai Nguyen , National Medical Director, Geriatrician for CHAP, to talk about the age-friendly care movement. Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today? That roundtable approach is key in hospice as it is at CHAP.

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Hospice Red River Valley

APRIL 27, 2022

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care. RaChelle Gruba, senior regional development manager with Dakota Lions Sight & Health, will present “Donation and YOU!”

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Informational Sessions about becoming a hospice volunteer are going on throughout the month of November! In conjunction with Hospice & Palliative Care Awareness Month, High Peaks Hospice is offering informative talks about becoming a Hospice Volunteer. Click here to view our hospice volunteer brochure.

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Hospice Red River Valley

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Health care professionals are invited to Hospice of the Red River Valley’s upcoming virtual Lunch and Learn as we continue to explore topics related to end-of-life care. Registered attendees will receive a link for the online meeting 24 hours prior to the presentation.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 24, 2023

Benefits of Hospice for Patients with Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease Although research has highlighted the numerous medical and emotional benefits that hospice can provide patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, hospice care continues to be underutilized by this patient demographic.

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The Bucket-List Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. For those who have since passed, we share these in their memories with deep appreciation for what they have taught us about life and living. For those who have since passed, we share these in their memories with deep appreciation for what they have taught us about life and living.

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Seasons Hospice

AUGUST 14, 2024

Challenges in Managing Pain Managing chronic pain in the elderly presents unique challenges due to factors such as: Polypharmacy: Many elderly patients take multiple medications for various conditions, increasing the risk of drug interactions and side effects. Spinal Stenosis: A narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the nerves.

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