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California Hospice Owner Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence in Fraud Case

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Fichidzhyan committed the fraud through sham hospice companies and a home health company that he owned, according to the U.S. The court found that he conspired with others to bill Medicare for hospice care that was not medically necessary and never provided. Department of Justice.

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Care Synergy Forms DME Joint Venture with RCC Medical Equipment

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This includes patients of Care Synergys affiliates. The partnership between Care Synergy and RCC Medical Equipment is important to the advancement of hospice care, palliative care, and home health in Colorado, Tim Bowen, president and CEO of Care Synergy, said in a statement.

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CMS 2025 Proposed Rule Signals Changes to Quality Measurement, Omits Program Integrity Actions

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However, stakeholders in the hospice space contend that the increase is insufficient in light of continued inflation, interest rates, staffing shortages and wage hikes. To continue providing the high level of care our patients and their families deserve, hospices require a payment rate that accurately reflects the current economic challenges.

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Key Trends That Will Shape the Hospice Industry in 2023

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CMS initially proposed the SFP for 2023, but later decided to convene a Technical Expert Panel to inform the program’s design. Also beginning next year is a nationwide OIG audit of hospice eligibility that will focus on patients who did not have a hospitalization or emergency department visit prior to electing hospice.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

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The deal was initially expected to close this year, but the Lafayette-Louisiana-based home health and hospice provider recently indicated that Q1 2023 was more likely, according to a U.S. This delay followed two requests from the Federal Trade Commission seeking more information about the pending deal. million hospice fraud scheme.

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The Discussion: Speaking with Your Doctor about Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

Deciding to begin hospice care can be hard. However, Shining light hospice care can help you, your family, and even your doctor. Working with your doctor is a critical step to ensuring that you’re getting the best possible care and treatment during this time. Can the doctor even make an impact on your hospice care?

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Valeo Home Health Named Best of Salt Lake City 2021

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For the third year in a row, Valeo is recognized as the top home health and hospice company in the greater Salt Lake area. Valeo Home Health and Hospice, LLC, was named Best of SLC Home Health and Hospice companies in the third annual Best of SLC awards.

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