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New Jersey Passes Community-Based Palliative Care Medicaid Bill
12/10/23 at 04:00 AMNew Jersey Passes Community-Based Palliative Care Medicaid BillPalliative Care NewsDecember 8, 2023A New Jersey state bill recently passed that establishes community-based palliative care benefits under Medicaid. The new legislation includes coverage for specialized medical care, emotional and spiritual support, as well as pain and symptom relief for Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced illnesses, including both adult and pediatric populations.
Top Lawmakers for Hospices to Watch in 2024
12/10/23 at 04:00 AMTop Lawmakers for Hospices to Watch in 2024Hospice NewsDecember 8, 2023Hospice providers will be looking to Congress in 2024 to address issues related to program integrity, quality improvement and industry-wide workforce pressures. As legislative efforts develop, hospices may want to focus their attention on a few key legislators. ...Notable Mentions: Rep. Beth Van Duyne, (R-Texas), Rep. Earl Blumenaur, (D-Oregon), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-California), Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-California), Sen. John Barasso (R-Wyoming), Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia).