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MA [Medicare Advantage] may be worth the gamble: How agencies can win at a new game
02/26/24 at 03:00 AMMA may be worth the gamble: How agencies can win at a new game HomeCare, by Lindsay Doak; 2/23/24 Over the past decade, a major shift has occurred in the Medicare market that many of us didn’t see coming: the takeover of Medicare Advantage (MA). ... This is a true game changer for the home health and hospice industry. ... So, how can agencies successfully contract with MA plans, while ensuring their costs are covered? This is where I like to refer to the wise words of Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” who said, “If you’re gonna play the game…You gotta learn to play it right.”
RiverStone Health closing hospice facility in Billings
02/26/24 at 03:00 AMRiverStone Health closing hospice facility in Billings MTN News; 2/23/24RiverStone Health Home Hospice will close this summer in Billings, the agency announced Friday, largely because of struggles to raise enough money to support operations and find enough employees. RiverStone officials said in a news release they will instead focus efforts on providing hospice care to patients at their own homes, regardless of their ability to pay.
Providers urge CMS to use caution in midst of hospice VBID implementation
02/26/24 at 02:00 AMProviders urge CMS to use caution in midst of hospice VBID implementationMcKnights Home Care, by Adam Healy; 2/23/24With the Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (MA VBID) model, which allows MA organizations to participate in the hospice benefit, underway, advocates have voiced concerns that critical safeguards be put in place.
Mental health service integration in hospice organizations: A national survey of hospice clinicians and medical leadership
02/23/24 at 03:00 AM
New outlook report shows home-based care providers bullish on near-term revenue opportunities in the year ahead
02/23/24 at 03:00 AMNew outlook report shows home-based care providers bullish on near-term revenue opportunities in the year aheadWTWH Media LLC, by Marshall Matheson; 2/20/24Home Health Care News, a WTWH Media publication, has released the results of its 2024 Home-Based Care Outlook Survey, identifying the top challenges and opportunities for home-based care providers in the year ahead.
Racial differences in hospice care outcomes among patients with advanced heart failure: Systematic review and meta-analysis
02/23/24 at 03:00 AMRacial differences in hospice care outcomes among patients with advanced heart failure: Systematic review and meta-analysisAm J Cardiol, by Diego Chambergo-Michilot, Victor G Becerra-Gonzales, Veraprapas Kittipibul, Rosario Colombo, Katia Bravo-Jaimes; 2/19/24There remains a paucity of investigational data about disparities in hospice services among people with non-cancer diagnoses, specifically in heart failure. Black patients with advanced heart failure have been disproportionally affected by health care services inequities but their outcomes after hospice enrollment are not well studied. We aimed to describe race-specific outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure who were enrolled in hospice services.
At life's end, the comfort of home: Rutgers study illuminates pathways to hospice care
02/23/24 at 01:30 AMAt life's end, the comfort of home: Rutgers study illuminates pathways to hospice careBNN, by Hadeel Hashem; 2/22/24[This] research underscores a simple yet profound truth: the utilization of home health care significantly boosts the likelihood of receiving hospice care at home during one's final days.
Jimmy Carter's hospice care shines light on the vital role of end-of-life services in Georgia
02/23/24 at 01:00 AMJimmy Carter's hospice care shines light on the vital role of end-of-life services in GeorgiaBNN, by Dil Bar Irshad; 2/19/24As news emerged that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter had entered hospice care at his home in Georgia, the spotlight turned not only to the respected statesman's final chapter but also to the broader narrative of hospice care in America. This development underscores the critical importance of raising awareness about holistic end-of-life services, a mission that hospices around the nation, such as the esteemed Shakespeare Hospice, have been championing for decades.
Hospice vs. palliative care in Tucson: Which one is right for you and your loved ones?
02/22/24 at 03:55 AMHospice vs. Palliative Care in Tucson: Which One Is Right for You and Your Loved Ones?AzFoothills.com, 2/20/24 ... Choosing between hospice and palliative care can seem overwhelming, especially when you're trying to make the best decision for someone you love. There are some distinctions between these two types of care. Here, we discuss some of those differences to guide you in choosing the proper care for a loved one.
Creative examples of hospice fundraising
02/22/24 at 03:00 AMCreative examples of hospice fundraising
Maxwell Healthcare Associates, Hospice Dynamix, and Medalogix announce partnership
02/21/24 at 03:45 AMMaxwell Healthcare Associates, Hospice Dynamix, and Medalogix announce partnershipPR Newswire; 2/20/24Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA), a leading provider in the post-acute space with an average of 20 years of experience, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Hospice Dynamix, and Medalogix. This collaboration aims to revolutionize hospice care delivery through cutting-edge innovation.
The bottom line: Top billing, financial mistakes responsible for home health agency struggles
02/21/24 at 03:20 AMThe bottom line: Top billing, financial mistakes responsible for home health agency struggles
Embodied decisions unfolding over time: a meta-ethnography systematic review of people with cancer's reasons for delaying or declining end-of-life care
02/21/24 at 03:05 AMEmbodied decisions unfolding over time: a meta-ethnography systematic review of people with cancer's reasons for delaying or declining end-of-life careBMC Palliat Care, by Jessica Young, Antonia Lyons, Richard Egan, and Kevin Dew; 2/19/24Conclusions: Decisions about when (and for some, whether at all) to accept end-of-life care are made in a complex system with preferences shifting over time, in relation to the embodied experience of life-limiting cancer. Time is central to patients' end-of-life care decision-making. ... The integration of palliative care across the cancer care trajectory and earlier introduction of end-of-life care highlight the importance of these findings for improving access whilst recognising that accessing end-of-life care will not be desired by all patients.
Death can be isolating and dehumanizing. But what if it didn’t have to be?
02/21/24 at 03:00 AMDeath can be isolating and dehumanizing. But what if it didn’t have to be?City Life, by Ben Seal; 2/17/24... In the three years since Elaine’s passing, I’ve longed for a world where more people could be given the chance to die as she did — with the fullness of life surrounding her, and with complete support, emphasizing the emotional and spiritual, not just the medical. In Philadelphia and beyond, a growing community of death-care workers — doulas, nurses, grief counselors, social workers, even funeral directors — is trying to build that world. They are reclaiming death and dying from the institutional model that has become the norm over the past century. Editor's Note: Has hospice now become so institutionalized and medical/regulatory focused that we have lost sight of "emphasizing the emotional and spiritual, not just the medical"? I ask the question, but do not draw judgment, as answers must be contextualized.
Hospice experts advocate for early admission to hospice
02/21/24 at 03:00 AMHospice experts advocate for early admission to hospice The Herald-Mail, by Hospice of Washington County; 2/19/24“Former President Jimmy Carter’s months-long time in hospice has helped tens of millions of Americans realize that hospice isn’t a brink-of-death service, that it helps patients and families focus on quality of life and not just length of life,” observed Hospice of Washington County CEO Sara McKay. Editor's Note: How is your hospice organization responding to news about President Jimmy Carter's extended hospice care? This article provides a great example.
Hospices see growth opportunities with physician offices, memory care
02/20/24 at 03:00 AMHospices see growth opportunities with physician offices, memory careHospice News, by Holly Vossel; 2/16/24Hospice providers are increasingly focused on memory care settings and physician offices as referral sources. ... Physician offices were identified among the most significant referral growth opportunities in 2024 by about 6% of 143 respondents to Hospice News’ 2024 Outlook Survey, conducted with Homecare Homebase. Meanwhile, 7% reported that their hospice organizations saw memory care settings as a significant referral source.
Centrica Care Navigators partner with NorthStar Care Community, creating one of the largest not-for-profit providers in the United States
02/20/24 at 03:00 AMNorthStar Care Community partners with Centrica Care Navigators affiliate, creating one of the largest not-for-profit providers in the United StatesHospice of Michigan; retrieved 2/19/24Centrica’s community-leading presence in southwest Michigan will be a strong complement to the capabilities that Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice bring to the state. By joining the NorthStar Care Community, they can ensure that a strong not-for-profit provider is an option in southwest Michigan for those needing serious illness care for years to come.
Inclusive hospice care: Gilchrist’s efforts to ensure equal end-of-life care access
02/20/24 at 02:30 AMInclusive hospice care: Gilchrist’s efforts to ensure equal end-of-life care accessAfro News - The Black Media Authority; 2/16/24Despite concerted efforts to address disparities, Black Americans continue to be underrepresented in hospice and palliative care services, a trend Gilchrist, a leading provider of end-of-life care for 30 years, is actively working to change. “We’re creating a paradigm shift around how hospitals communicate with communities of color. We’re going into communities and humbly asking what we can do to better serve their needs,” Wayman Scott, Associate Director of DEI and Community Relations, said.
Looking at the challenges involving hospice care
02/20/24 at 02:15 AMLooking at the challenges involving hospice careNPR WOSU PBS, podcast by All Sides with Anna Staver; 2/19/24Hospice care prioritizes comfort and quality of life by reducing pain and suffering for patients facing the end of life. However, physicians are voicing concerns about a prevalence of serious deficiencies in hospice care and believe it is in need of fixing.Host: Mike Thompson, WOSU chief content director of radioGuests: Dr. Ira Byock, palliative care physician and advocate; Dr. Jennifer Hirsh, hospice & palliative medicine specialist, Mt. CarmelEditor's Note: Originally aired 7/24/23; reposted 2/19/24
Hospice of the Plains honors President Jimmy Carter
02/20/24 at 02:00 AMHospice of the Plains honors President Jimmy CarterHospice of the Plains; 2/19/24This President’s Day we at Hospice of the Plains would like to honor former President Jimmy Carter for his work as President of the United States, his humanitarian work and his help bringing Hospice care to the public eye. ... President Carter elected to receive hospice care on Feb.18, 2023, after a series of hospital stays. ... President Carter decided to place focus on care rather than cure, knowing that his journey would be coming to an end, allowing highly trained nurses, social workers, chaplains, and support staff to take care of him. While hospice care isn’t widely discussed, and, to some, it may seem like giving up, as our former president has demonstrated, Hospice care is about living life to the fullest, living fully until our last breath.
Hospice wine taste and auction raises over $273K
02/19/24 at 03:00 AMHospice wine taste and auction raises over $273KCoeur D'Alene/Post Falls Press, by Laurie Owen; 2/17/24“Fly Me to the Moon” was the theme Feb. 3 at Hospice of North Idaho’s 39th Annual Wine Taste and Auction. With over 400 guests, volunteers and sponsors at The Coeur d’Alene Resort attendees raised their glasses and bidder numbers to raise over $273,000 to support the area’s nonprofit hospice in its 43rd year.
Bon Secours Mercy Health outsourcing home health, hospice
02/19/24 at 03:00 AMBon Secours Mercy Health outsourcing home health, hospiceBecker's Health IT, by Naomi Diaz; 2/16/24Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health will turn over operations of its home health and hospice operations across five states to home-based care company Compassus. Per the arrangement, Compassus will be responsible for overseeing the operations of 10 home health agencies and 11 hospice operations. ... Bon Secours Mercy Health will retain ownership of its hospice house real estate assets in specific locations, while Compassus takes charge of managing the operations.
Commentary: Virginia hospice care coalition a model for other states to emulate
02/19/24 at 02:00 AMCommentary: Virginia hospice care coalition a model for other states to emulateThe Roanoke Times, by Steve Cone; 2/16/24 Here in Virginia, eight nonprofit hospice care organizations are working together with a private sector sponsor on a statewide initiative called the Virginia Hospice Awareness Campaign to publicize the benefits of hospice. This approach should serve as a model for other states to emulate. (Two of the nonprofits in the campaign serve the Roanoke and New River valleys and Alleghany Highlands: Good Samaritan and ConnectionsPlus.)
United States: Buying or selling a hospice? The 36-month rule prohibiting change of ownership now applies
02/16/24 at 03:00 AMUnited States: Buying or selling a hospice? The 36-month rule prohibiting change of ownership now appliesGreenbergTraurig, by Sonya C. Penley and Christopher E. Gottfried; 2/15/24Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the so-called "36-month rule" to hospices, prohibiting a change in majority ownership of a hospice, as well as the transfer of a Medicare provider agreement and Medicare billing privileges, in the 36 months after Medicare enrollment or a prior change of majority ownership. The 36-month rule previously only applied to home health agencies.
Chippewa Co. Health Department announces end of Home Health and Hospice services
02/16/24 at 02:30 AMChippewa Co. Health Department announces end of Home Health and Hospice services 9and10news.com, by Logan Kassuba; 2/14/24 The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners announced their decision to end the health department’s Home Health and Hospice division. ... CCHD was the only health department in Michigan that still had a Home Health and Hospice division. In the absence of Home Health and Hospice services, CCHD said hospice patients can choose to spend their final days at Ball House, Pennington Home, Harbor View Home and White-Wiles Home. Patients are also able to remain in their own homes and receive care there.