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Hospice Medical Director Receives 50-Month Prison Sentence for $150M Fraud

Hospice News

A federal judge has sentenced Jesus Virlar-Cadena, formerly a medical director for the Texas-based hospice company Merida Group, to 50 months in prison for his role in a $152 million scheme. The Texas Medical Board suspended his medical license in 2019, when he pleaded guilty to the fraud charges.

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Stillwater Hospice CFO: A Winning Recipe for Improving Rural Hospice Care

Hospice News

As we look at diversity, language barriers and being more inclusive, were doing a better job of providing Medicare beneficiaries with more care. For example, we try to buy vehicles for our nurses, home health aides, social workers and chaplains. We have a medical director who flies to see hospice patients.

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U.S. Health Care Expenditures to Reach $7.1 Trillion by 2031; Hospice Spending to Double by 2032

Hospice News

Meanwhile, Medicare hospice spending is expected to more than double by 2032. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of the Actuary also project that health care expenditures will represent 19.6% However, the annual Medicare Trustees Report for 2023 provides a more detailed look at hospice spending.

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

Hospice News

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a 2.6% billion in annual savings for Medicare, which underscores the critical importance of investing in hospice to ensure continued beneficiary access to quality end-of-life care.” Hospice care saves Medicare roughly $3.5 In a proposed rule released yesterday, the U.S.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2024

Hospice News

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ramped up auditing activity in the space while also sunsetting the hospice component of its value-based insurance design (VBID) model demonstration ahead of its initial expiration. The financial incentives in Medicare Advantage are designed to reduce overutilization, researchers indicated.

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Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans cover hospice care, but you should check with your insurance provider to make sure. Most people choose to get hospice care at home. However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services. You will also need a referral from your doctor.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

Here is a breakdown of our teams at Seasons Hospice: Medical directors oversee your loved one’s care at Seasons, ensuring they receive care tailored to their needs. Nursing services : RNs visit patients in residential homes, nursing homes and hospitals. What staff members are a part of hospice care?