Hospice Providers: CON Laws Need Overhaul in Some States

Some hospice providers have hit roadblocks when it comes to navigating needs determination methodologies certificate of need (CON) laws in certain states, citing outdated processes for assessing underserved populations. Determining an unmet need for hospice can be a challenging feat that includes many variables beyond the scope of some current CON policies in place, according […]

Balancing the Scales a Complex Proposition in Hospice CON Laws

The intricacies of state certificate of need (CON) laws can shape a hospice’s growth trajectory as well as quality of care. CON laws regulate the influx of new providers stepping into a particular market. These laws are often in flux and their details vary from state to state. Some states have developed a stricter approach, […]

Hospices Stressed About Potential Rises in COVID Cases as States Reopen

Anxieties abound among hospice providers regarding a potential deluge of COVID-19 cases as states begin to reduce social distancing and shelter-in-place restrictions, even as many hope for easier access to patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Most U.S. states are to varying degrees lifting public safety measures such as stay-at-home orders, business closures […]