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More States Integrating Palliative Care Into Medicaid Programs

Hospice News

Case in point, New Jersey legislators are currently mulling a bill that would create a community-based palliative care benefit within the state’s Medicaid program. And it’s not only the social needs, there’s a stage of life difference, at least between Medicare patients and Medicaid patients. It’s a lot of complex needs.”

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Key Research Trends: State CON Laws, Dementia Patient Trajectories Reshaping Hospice

Hospice News

Hospice providers have needed a window into access and utilization, as well as how lawmakers are shaping policies around health care. We know that addressing issues related to quality of hospice care is timely and critical to state (and also federal) lawmakers,” Cagle told Hospice News in an email.

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Hospices’ 2024 Public Policy Priorities 

Hospice News

Battling fraud Reports of unethical or illegal practices have surged, particularly among hundreds of newly certified hospices in California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona. Recent evidence indicates that more of these providers are being enrolled in Medicare despite the U.S. Colin Allred (D-Texas).

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Hospices Need a ’Huge Catapult’ to Replenish Workforce

Hospice News

This can result in patients coming to hospice later in the course of their illnesses, according to Lee, who also serves on the board of directors at the Social Work Hospice & Palliative Care Network (SWHPN). A late referral often means that the patient will not receive the full benefits of hospice care.

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Balancing Quality Care and Compliance for Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

As hospice care continues to evolve, you might find yourself caught in a complex web of regulatory pressures and compliance requirements. I want to tackle compliance for hospice nurses and help them overcome challenges while maintaining compliance and upholding the principles of compassionate care at the end of life.

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Ep.8: What Providers Need to Know About the Hospice Quality Reporting Program

Home Care Pulse

Linda Leekley ( 01:17 ): She interacts with c m s and their contractors as it relates to hospice, regulatory and quality issues for hospice, home health, home infusion pharmacy, and durable medical equipment. Jennifer is a member of Ana’s National Palliative Nursing Task Group, and has been honored by the UK’s St.

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