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Hospices, like other providers, face ongoing challenges due to staffing shortages, which can impact the quality of care they are able to provide. An aging U.S. population and the imminent retirement of a portion of the healthcare workforce are some of the factors contributing to...
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) takes a systematic and ongoing approach to improving the quality of services an organization provides. CQI recognizes quality as an ongoing pursuit, not a point in time achievement. As the overall healthcare industry experiences increasing demand for personalized, high-quality care,...
Value-based care (VBC) seeks to improve health outcomes while controlling costs, rewarding providers for the quality of care they deliver, rather than quantity. Various models have emerged under the VBC umbrella, such as Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs), and bundled payment models....
In the evolving U.S. healthcare landscape, hospice stands out as a compassionate option for patients facing terminal illness and their families. With increasing demand for end-of-life services, hospice agencies are tasked not only with providing quality care, but they must also navigate a complex web...
According to estimates, 1 out of 5 healthcare organizations have adopted AI solutions. Hospice agencies have also begun to incorporate AI into their clinical and administrative operations to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and families. AI has the potential to revolutionize the...
The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act (Hospice CARE), submitted by Rep. Blumenauer, proposes the most substantial changes to the Medicare hospice benefit in decades. The proposed bill would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restructure payment while adding hospice program...
The changes found in the 2025 Hospice Final Rule go into effect on October 1, 2024, unless otherwise specified. In addition to updating hospice reimbursement rates, it brings about several changes related to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), resolves discrepancies between Conditions of Participation...
A budget serves as a financial plan that supports a hospice agency’s goals and objectives as outlined in the strategic plan. Budgets ensure that financial resources are allocated in a way that aligns with the organization’s long-term vision. The budget plays an important role in...
Like other healthcare providers, hospices routinely undergo audits by various regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Hospices can maintain their reputation, avoid penalties, and continue to provide quality care to patients by being audit ready. This blog will outline some of the...
What are the most important cultural factors to consider when providing hospice care? Per the latest census data, by 2045, minorities will make up the majority of Americans. Currently, one in seven Americans was born in another country. As diversity within the U.S. increases,...