Hospice Management Advisor Archives – August 1, 2003
August 1, 2003
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Report pegs savings generated by hospice at $282 million annually
In an effort to persuade cash-strapped states not to reduce or eliminate their Medicaid hospice benefits, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization delivered a strong argument to state policy-makers: Cut hospice programs for the poor, and youll end up spending almost $300 million a year in additional hospital days, nursing home care, and drug costs. -
Hospice Trends: Interest in palliative care creates growth opportunity
The growth of palliative care and the development of palliative medicine consultation services are major end-of-life trends with huge implications for Americas hospice industry. -
Full-time medical director offers fringe benefits
While virtually every hospice has a medical director, a surprising number of hospices are employing full-time medical directors, suggesting that hospices are placing a greater emphasis on the role of their top physicians. -
Medicare guidelines on physician billing
Medicare has established the following rules to guide physicians in billing for care plan oversight. -
Joint Commission seeks continual compliance
While you still need to make sure you comply with the standards of both the Oakbrook Terrace, IL-based Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the New York City-based Community Health Accreditation Program, Joint Commission-accredited organizations will have to undergo some cultural changes in the way they prepare for a survey.