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CMS Ramps Up Efforts to Root Out ‘Door Knocker’ Hospice Schemes

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Swarms of new hospices have emerged in certain regions in recent years, with some unscrupulous operators receiving federal funding through illegitimate business practices.

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Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Hospice Care

Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

Common pain and symptom management medications used in the hospice space can be particularly “problematic” in terms of overlapping risk factors for adverse effects, he said. Adverse drug events (ADEs) present on a spectrum from discomfort to medical emergency, so the impacts can range widely,” Krout told Hospice News in an email.

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Terminal Anorexia Patients Hitting Referral, Regulatory Barriers to Hospice Care

Hospice News

MAY 31, 2024

Greater strides in earlier access Anorexia nervosa often initially presents in children and adolescents, and those with more severe enduring forms are typically young adults or those in their 30s, Brandt indicated. Opportunities exist to formulate improved plans for concurrent hospice care among pediatric patients in particular, she added.

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Hospices’ Mythbusting Strategies: ‘It’s Not Brink-of-Death Care’

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

National hospice utilization rates have hovered around this vicinity for the past decade, with 44% of decedents receiving these services in 2010, the Alliance report found. We must be better at positioning hospice care as a part of improving their lives, rather than simply being present at death.”

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

Hospice News

MARCH 7, 2025

They can use that energy trying to figure it all out to focus on being present. What do you see as the largest opportunities in hospice care delivery today? How do you foresee these opportunities shaping the outlook of end-of-life care? Hospice care delivery as a whole is on the cusp of a tremendous revolution.

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‘Normalizing’ Trauma-Informed Hospice Care Delivery

Hospice News

JULY 2, 2024

Developing standardized trauma measures as part of a hospice’s patient intake and ongoing assessment practices can go a long way toward strengthened care approaches, Muir stated. “It’s Trauma screening, assessment and informed care is not an ancillary thing to get trained on.

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Incarcerated Seniors Lack Access to Hospice Care

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Garlock previously provided prison-based hospice care to fellow incarcerated individuals at the Kilby Correctional Facility, part of the Alabama Department of Corrections system. Quality issues are tied to a limited supply of clinicians who are trained to provide hospice care in prison settings, Garlock indicated.

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VITAS Seeking Large Acquisitions in Hospice CON States

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

First is we like CON states or states where there are restrictions on barriers of entry,” Witzeman said during a presentation at the UBS Healthcare Conference. The demand [for hospice care] has always been there. The second would then be locations that, generally speaking, have some size to them.

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Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The third is moving away from a very medicalized approach and focusing on what conversations help us get informed on trauma in the past and present.” Having resources and support available is another key step to providing trauma-informed hospice care, according to Natarajan. Victims of financial abuse lose up to $36.5

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How to be present with a loved one at the end of life

HopeHealth

JUNE 3, 2022

When your loved one is nearing the end of life, here are tips for what to say and do – and how to simply be present with them. The post How to be present with a loved one at the end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.

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

Hospice News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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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Breaking the Silence: The Mounting Need for Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

MAY 3, 2024

More than half (51.5%) of home care workers overall have experienced verbal aggression, while 24.7% Victims battle an ever-present landmine of potential triggers as they reach the end of their lives. These can go undetected by a hospice provider who may unknowingly be adding to a patients’ stressors, Devoti stated.

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Challenges in Hospice Care for Terminal Anorexia Patients

Hospice News

APRIL 12, 2024

The structure of some state laws can present issues when it comes to deeming severe enduring anorexia nervosa as a terminal condition versus treatable, according to Brandt. Determining these patients’ decision making and cognitive capacity can also represent a complicating factor in hospice access, she added. “So

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Palliative-Primary Care Integration Crucial for MCC Patients

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If you look at the paper, you’ll see that there’s no mention of end of life or hospice care,” Kuebler said. “It’s The consensus paper presented three “Recommendations to Influence Policy on Integration of Palliative Care for MCCs in Primary Care”: Align with the U.S.

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2 Tailwinds Shaping Hospice Growth, Care Delivery

Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2025

The nations health care system is ripe for change when it comes to improved hospice utilization that could help curb expenditures and improve outcomes, Jackson said during Hospice News 2025 Industry Outlook webinar. As far as tailwinds for the industry specific to hospice, [its] predictions for demographic growth, Jackson said.

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Training the Next Generation of Hospice Leaders

Hospice News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We do have to show them why that investment is so important, and why they can make a difference within our industry,” Harrell said in a presentation at the conference. “I New leaders will transform the future of hospice, Novak indicated during the presentation.

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Brigham and Women’s Hospital Speeds Hospice Transition with AI

Hospice News

JULY 9, 2024

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston applied an AI algorithm to facilitate timely transitions to hospice for patients presenting in the emergency department. For most of these patients, hospice care began within one to two days of prognosis.

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‘Upgrading’ the Medicare Hospice Benefit

Hospice News

APRIL 10, 2024

“These restrictions are closely tied to the two most common reasons for a live discharge from hospice: decertification — when a patient is removed from hospice care due to a stabilized condition; or revocation — when a patient chooses to leave hospice care to seek curative care,” the authors wrote.

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Hospices Have Long Road Ahead on Improving Health Equity

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A lack of supportive policies, particularly around Medicaid coverage for palliative care, has also exacerbated hospice inequities, according to Garret. More robust advocacy is needed to ensure that hospice care is more accessible and equitable, she said.

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

Hospice News

MARCH 29, 2024

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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VA Study Finds 95% Increase in Palliative Care Utilization When Patients Have Access to Social Workers

Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2023

For instance, the VA allows patients to receive hospice care concurrently with other medical treatments. The agency in the early 2000s also launched several initiatives to expand veterans’ access to hospice and palliative care. “As

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Hospices Face Cybersecurity Risks

Hospice News

JULY 8, 2024

Additionally, hospice providers have also integrated various electronic medical record (EMR) systems that build operational efficiencies and create standardized processes that have helped improve compliance. That presents the opportunity to figure out prospectively how to keep risks at a minimum.

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Palliative Care Momentum Growing Among Hospice Providers

Hospice News

MAY 10, 2023

Hospices are increasingly eying palliative care as a promising growth opportunity, prioritizing expansion in that field over other health care service lines. You start wherever the need is, and wherever it’s presented for you and your organization in your community,” Doleman said during the conference.

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4 Hospices Tap New Executive, Clinical Leaders

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Through compassion, medication, education, listening, and just being present, we can alleviate suffering and preserve one’s dignity in their last earthly days.” We are confident that she will make a significant impact on our hospice care program and the communities we serve.”

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The Hospice Action Network Presents 2023 Angel Awards Honorees

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

New this year is the addition of the first-ever “Courageous Conversations Award” to be presented, when merited, to a standout individual who has inspired and educated the public on the value of hospice. President and the first known President to utilize the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

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‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The film is based on director Laura Chinn’s personal experience as her brother Max received inpatient care at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center, an actual facility operated by the Florida-based nonprofit Empath Health. In the midst of this personal tragedy, a public debate unfolds.

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Assessing Caregiver Burnout for Hospice, Palliative Patients

Hospice News

APRIL 30, 2024

Given the significance of family caregivers in hospice care, providers can benefit from having tools to assess whether or not they are experiencing burnout. Even when a caregiver is present, that person may be elderly or ill themselves, or unable to be in the home around the clock due to work or other obligations.

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Managing the Hospice Payment Cap by Balancing Length of Stay

Hospice News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This allows for greater flexibility in providing care to those in need.” Salinas made these remarks during a presentation at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Annual Leadership Conference. This corresponds with quality of care considerations.

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Growing Neuropalliative Care: Overcoming Barriers to Scale

Hospice News

APRIL 23, 2024

“We had family care partner representatives who told us their stories and why it’s important to include them in our research. We were able to fund 13 junior investigators to come to Denver to present research into neuropalliative care.” To increase the number of specialists in the field, Daly said.

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Hospice Length of Stay: Balancing Patient Needs Against Regulatory Compliance

Hospice News

MARCH 29, 2023

But perhaps ironically, patients with longer hospice stays may ultimately save payers more money due to reductions in high acuity and other aggressive forms of care in a patients’ final year of life. Recent data show that hospice stays of six months or longer can reduce health care costs in a patient’s last 12 months by as much as 11%.

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More States Integrating Palliative Care Into Medicaid Programs

Hospice News

MAY 24, 2023

The patients most likely to be eligible for palliative care include those who suffer from dementia-related illnesses, cancer, diabetes, heart or kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke. This means that varied palliative populations needs should have multifaceted avenues of support within Medicaid care models, Silvers added.

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NHPCO: Proposed 2.8% Hospice Payment Hike Insufficient

Hospice News

APRIL 18, 2023

“The proposed rule would require physicians to be enrolled in Medicare to certify and recertify patients for hospice care,” the organization indicated. “

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Hospices Build Community Partnerships to Better Serve Patients, Employees

Hospice News

JULY 29, 2024

Hospice care does not occur in a vacuum, and many operators find themselves building partnerships with other community organizations to better serve patients and support their staff.

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Hospices Stepping Up Performance on Visits-in-Last-Days-of-Life Measure

Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2024

In Calendar Year 2021, the share of hospice care days with nurse visits in the last seven days of life rose to 63%, up from 62% year over year, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Global Partners in Care Program Fosters International Collaboration on Palliative Care

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. Under the NHPCO umbrella, the Center for Hospice Care became a partner in the program in 2008, Ahern said. “It

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Elara Caring Acquires of Assisted Daily Living

Hospice News

APRIL 4, 2023

The nonprofit provides home-based care to more than 60,000 patients and families daily. In addition to skilled home health, Enclara’s services include hospice, palliative and personal care, and behavioral health.

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Unity Hospice & Palliative Care Expands to Texas

Hospice News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Texas markets like Houston are primed for hospice growth. More than 143,000 patients received hospice care in the Lone Star State in 2021, according to the U.S.

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Playwright, Foundation Teaching Hospice Through Theater

Hospice News

MAY 18, 2023

After the play’s conclusion, Turner presents additional information about hospice and advance care planning using the Five Wishes Project framework, as well as taking questions from the audience. When you have a new group [of employees] come in, you can present this because it creates conversation,” she said.

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Survey: 72% Say U.S. Health System Does Poor Job of Caring for Seniors

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The research follows up on a 2017 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and The Economist to gauge whether perceptions of health care had changed in the intervening years, particularly in light of the pandemic. Though 74% expressed a positive view of hospice care, only 31% said they trusted the health care system as a whole.

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Limited Access to Post-Acute Care Fuels Readmission Rates

Hospice News

JULY 5, 2022

“A hospital-based palliative care service may reduce readmissions through both improved patient-provider goal setting and increased referrals to hospice care,” the study indicated. Researchers included a recommendation that CMS take community characteristics into account when evaluating hospital performance. .

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Hospice Programs Slated for Closure Remain Open

Hospice News

MARCH 31, 2023

“There has been some confusion and an assumption by some that hospice services were no longer available in our county,“ FOCH Executive Director Elena Twiss told local news. “At At present, Hospice of Central New York & the Finger Lakes is providing hospice care to patients in Oswego County.

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VITAS Opens New Hospice House in California

Hospice News

JUNE 30, 2023

The company operates 50 hospice programs across 14 states and in the District of Columbia, with 27 inpatient hospice units nationwide. Its more than 9,743 staff provide hospice care to an average 17,830 patients per day as the Q1 2023. The post VITAS Opens New Hospice House in California appeared first on Hospice News.

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Incorporating Palliative Care in Hospice: The Tech Perspective

Hospice News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. The shift does present challenges, however.

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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

MAY 2, 2022

Research has shown that patients who are faced with end-of-life decisions may be less likely to choose hospice unless they have a network of friends or family who can serve as home caregivers. founders of Mettle Health.

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CMS Ramps Up Efforts to Root Out ‘Door Knocker’ Hospice Schemes

Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Hospice Care

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Terminal Anorexia Patients Hitting Referral, Regulatory Barriers to Hospice Care

Hospices’ Mythbusting Strategies: ‘It’s Not Brink-of-Death Care’

Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

‘Normalizing’ Trauma-Informed Hospice Care Delivery

Incarcerated Seniors Lack Access to Hospice Care

VITAS Seeking Large Acquisitions in Hospice CON States

Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

How to be present with a loved one at the end of life

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

Breaking the Silence: The Mounting Need for Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Challenges in Hospice Care for Terminal Anorexia Patients

Palliative-Primary Care Integration Crucial for MCC Patients

2 Tailwinds Shaping Hospice Growth, Care Delivery

Training the Next Generation of Hospice Leaders

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Speeds Hospice Transition with AI

‘Upgrading’ the Medicare Hospice Benefit

Hospices Have Long Road Ahead on Improving Health Equity

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

VA Study Finds 95% Increase in Palliative Care Utilization When Patients Have Access to Social Workers

Hospices Face Cybersecurity Risks

Palliative Care Momentum Growing Among Hospice Providers

4 Hospices Tap New Executive, Clinical Leaders

The Hospice Action Network Presents 2023 Angel Awards Honorees

‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Assessing Caregiver Burnout for Hospice, Palliative Patients

Managing the Hospice Payment Cap by Balancing Length of Stay

Growing Neuropalliative Care: Overcoming Barriers to Scale

Hospice Length of Stay: Balancing Patient Needs Against Regulatory Compliance

More States Integrating Palliative Care Into Medicaid Programs

NHPCO: Proposed 2.8% Hospice Payment Hike Insufficient

Hospices Build Community Partnerships to Better Serve Patients, Employees

Hospices Stepping Up Performance on Visits-in-Last-Days-of-Life Measure

Global Partners in Care Program Fosters International Collaboration on Palliative Care

Elara Caring Acquires of Assisted Daily Living

Unity Hospice & Palliative Care Expands to Texas

Playwright, Foundation Teaching Hospice Through Theater

Survey: 72% Say U.S. Health System Does Poor Job of Caring for Seniors

Limited Access to Post-Acute Care Fuels Readmission Rates

Hospice Programs Slated for Closure Remain Open

VITAS Opens New Hospice House in California

Incorporating Palliative Care in Hospice: The Tech Perspective

Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

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