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Diagnosis for 6.26.24: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy [Certificate of Need]
07/05/24 at 03:00 AM[Certificate of Need] Diagnosis for 6.26.24: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy Florida Politics, scroll down to "Death and Dying"; 6/26/24 Florida health care regulators this week announced they tentatively denied 21 Certificate of Need (CON) applications for new hospice programs and approved 9 others. Heavily populated Broward and Hillsborough counties drew the most interest, with seven providers wanting to establish new hospice programs in each area. [For details, click on the title's link and scroll down to "Death and Dying."]
AccentCare expands hospice care business to Rhode Island
06/11/24 at 03:00 AMAccentCare expands hospice care business to Rhode Island HomeCare; 6/7/24 AccentCare, a nationwide provider of home health, hospice and personal care services, announced the opening of its Warwick hospice location and its expansion into Rhode Island after being awarded a Certificate of Need (CON) license in the state. “We are excited to expand our footprint in New England and to provide hospice services to more patients and families in the region,” said Andy Johnston, president of hospice & PCS, AccentCare. “We know the critical role hospice plays in extending the continuum of care to patients and adding dignity to the end of life. We are honored to begin providing high-quality, compassionate care in Rhode Island.”
How CON laws influence hospice quality, program integrity
03/11/24 at 03:00 AMHow CON laws influence hospice quality, program integrityHospice News, by Holly Vossel; 3/8/24Variations in hospice certificate of need (CON) state laws are raising program integrity concerns.Notable mentions: Susan Ponder-Stansel, President and CEO of Alivia Care; Paul Ledford, President and CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association; Eddie Belluomini, COO of 1Care Hospice & 1Care Kids; Paula Sanders, Executive Director of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; Matt Hansen, Executive Director of the Homecare & Hospice Association of Utah.
Hospice providers: CON laws need overhaul in some states
01/16/24 at 04:00 AMHospice providers: CON laws need overhaul in some statesHospice News, by Holly Vossel; 1/12/24Some hospice providers have hit roadblocks when it comes to navigating needs determination methodologies certificate of need (CON) laws in certain states, citing outdated processes for assessing underserved populations.
After six months of study, Kentucky certificate of need task force says more study needed
12/17/23 at 04:00 AMAfter six months of study, Kentucky certificate of need task force says more study neededKentucky LanternDecember 15, 2023Lawmakers wrapped up a six-month study of Kentucky’s certificate of need law Thursday by saying more study is needed before they can make solid recommendations for reform.
Hospices Seek Special Focus CONs to Reach Underserved Populations
12/03/23 at 04:00 AMHospices Seek Special Focus CONs to Reach Underserved PopulationsHospice NewsDecember 1, 2023Some states with certificate of need regulations have special focus policies that allow hospice providers to expand services among underserved communities. But navigating these CON processes can be a challenge. ... A difficulty in seeking these types of special focus CONs is proving an unmet need among specific populations, according to André Lee, co-founder and administrator of Nashville-based Heart’n Soul Hospice.