‘Telehealth is here to stay,’ palliative care expert predicts
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 25, 2023
There is no question that telehealth was a game-changer during the pandemic.
Provider groups explore collaboration, stronger ties
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 09, 2023
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization said Wednesday they have formed a joint exploratory committee to determine how the two organizations...
Study gives for-profit hospices failing grade in patient care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Feb 28, 2023
Patients receiving hospice care from for-profit providers have substantially worse care experiences than those who receive care from nonprofit hospice agencies, according to a study released Monday from...
Senate committee chair raises red flag on contract nurses
By
Diane Eastabrook
Feb 01, 2023
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said the healthcare workforce crisis is one of his priorities in 2023.
CMS innovation models offer potential for hospice enhancements, research firm says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Dec 16, 2022
Two models tested by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center (CMMI) show promise in enhancing Medicare’s hospice benefit, according to research firm ATI Advisory.
Hospice providers warned to prepare for CMS volunteer requirement
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2022
Some hospice providers could run afoul of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if the agency reimposes its community volunteer requirement immediately at the end of the COVID-19 public health...
New hospice and palliative care tool helps providers improve care quality
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 19, 2022
Hospice and palliative care providers now have an industry-approved way to measure if they are successfully delivering care to seriously ill patients.
NHPCO endorses study investigating possible price gouging by nursing agencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 16, 2022
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and its Hospice Action Network advocacy affiliate are backing legislation requiring an investigation into the effects hiring agencies have had on the...
Proposed hospice payment increase ‘not enough to keep up,’ Banach of NHPCO says
Jun 16, 2022
The fiscal year 2023 proposed hospice payment rule’s provisions on equity and quality are exciting, Edo Banach, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, told McKnight’s...
New legislation gives a boost to palliative care and hospice
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 23, 2022
Legislation that would pave the way for more education and research into palliative care and hospice support is getting a thumbs up from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.