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Congress Mulls Bill to Extend Hospice Recertification Via Telehealth

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Carol Miller (R-West Virginia) and Jared Golden (D-Maine) have reintroduced the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act. If enacted, the bill would allow hospices to conduct face-to-face recertification visits via telehealth. Hospice care exists to provide comfort and compassion during heartbreaking times.

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How Hospices Can Avoid Pitfalls in AI Implementation

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Hospice providers, along with the rest of health care, are increasingly relying on technology for clinical and business operations, with artificial intelligence among the most common investments. However, careful implementation is necessary to effectively use these systems.

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3 Key Hospice Technology Trends

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Hospices see improved quality and operational efficiency as their biggest return on technology investments in three key areas. Keeping pace with the evolving technology landscape can be pivotal for hospices sustainability as rising demand pressurizes workforces, Pathek indicated. AccentCare, Agape Care Group and St.

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National Alliance’s Scott Levy: Hospices Need ‘Regulatory Relief’ to Protect ‘Sacred Benefit’

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The hospice industry is undergoing a transformative period of rising demand and regulatory changes. This is according to Scott Levy, chief government affairs officer at National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). working hand-in-glove on policy issues with colleagues across the home health and hospice industries.

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The Hospice CARE Act‘s Potential Unintended Consequences

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The most recent iteration of Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, currently in a discussion draft phase, could have some unintended consequences in the future of end-of-life care delivery. Developed by U.S. Blumenaur’s office and members of the House Ways and Means Committee.

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2 Tailwinds Shaping Hospice Growth, Care Delivery

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Rising demand for end-of-life care is pushing hospice growth opportunities to the forefront in value-based reimbursement. More payers in this arena are increasingly recognizing the depth of potential beneficial outcomes when it comes to collaborative hospice partnerships. National hospice utilization rates reached 49.1%

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

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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. “It