As the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extends the Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in through 2030, providers are concerned about preserving patient choice and the nature of concurrent care. Originally slated to complete in 2024, CMS recently extended the hospice component of the value-based insurance design model (VBID). The agency further announced that […]
Hospice of Iredell County
Health care providers across the continuum are recognizing the importance of partnerships, communication and coordination with providers in other settings. This is particularly true for hospice and palliative care providers, who must combat widespread misperceptions about the work they do and the services they provide. Sarah Kivett, director of community partnerships for North Carolina-based Hospice […]