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CMS is Taking Action to Address Benefit Integrity Issues Related to Hospice Care

Briggs Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has an important role to play in ensuring that hospices are providing necessary and critical, high-quality care to our Medicare beneficiaries at the end of life. Hospice, at its core, provides palliative care and support for people who are terminally ill and for their families.

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What Problems has OIG Identified with the Hospice Program?

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Hospice care is for terminally ill patients who decide to forgo curative treatment and instead receive palliative care. Hospice care generally includes nursing and aide services, drugs, and supplies.

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UnitedHealthcare Donates $2.85M for Direct Service Workers in Indiana

HIT Consultant

These donations are part of UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of the most underserved and, particularly, the population aging at home. Indiana University School of Medicine Geriatrics — $500,000 for a Project ECHO initiative and Learning Collaborative to share know-how among providers.

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Bridges Health Partners Highmark BCBS Form Commercial Value-Based Care Agreement

HIT Consultant

Clair Health, and Washington Health System, Bridges collaborates with both independent and employed medical staff to deliver an integrated regional network of care, supported by over 1,000 physicians. These models incentivize providers to deliver timely and appropriate care while prioritizing preventive measures.

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Wound Company Launches With $4.25M to Fix Inequities in Wound Care

HIT Consultant

About 50% of lower extremity amputations would have been preventable if patients with type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers had access to better healthcare. Often providers need more wound care expertise or, due to understaffing, don’t have time to offer comprehensive care continuously, leaving patients to figure it out on their own.

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Future Leader: Vijay Kedar, Co-Founder, CEO, Tomorrow Health

Home Health Care

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. Vijay Kedar, the co-founder and CEO of Tomorrow Health, has been named a 2023 Future Leader by Home Health Care News.

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Future Leader: David Chandler, Senior Director of Strategic Programs, Senior Helpers

Home Health Care

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. David Chandler, senior director of strategic programs at the Towson, Maryland-based Senior Helpers, has been named a 2022 Future Leader by Home Health Care News.