Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Informed Consent and Advance Directives–The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulation regarding informed consent and advance directives. We amend the regulation by reorganizing it and amending language where necessary to enhance clarity. In addition, we amend the regulation to facilitate the informed consent process, the ability to […]
NAHC URGES CMS TO ALLOW TELEHEALTH PERMANENTLY Guidelines surrounding the use of telehealth were relaxed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of their pandemic response. Now, hospice providers are asking that these relaxed guidelines continue after the threat of COVID-19 is diminished. President of the National Association for Home […]
Texas Register TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION PART 15. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONCHAPTER 371. MEDICAID AND OTHER HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FRAUD AND ABUSE PROGRAM INTEGRITY SUBCHAPTER G. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AND SANCTIONS–The Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts amendments to §371.1603, concerning Legal Basis and Scope; and §371.1715, concerning Damages and […]
SIGN UP FOR THE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INITIATIVE Great News!!! TNMHO received a grant to train hospice professionals/agencies on trauma informed care in the veteran population. We will be hosting trainings in June and reporting data back to NHPCO in September, so this is a very short and time sensitive initiative. Please sign up if […]
HOSPICES WORK TO ADAPT TO CHANGES BROUGHT BY CORONAVIRUS The coronavirus pandemic has made dramatic transformations all around us—including hospice care. Hospice patients, their families, and hospice workers are adapting to visitation restrictions, concerns of infection, reduced home visits from staff, and more isolated end-of-life care. Across the country, hospices are finding ways to […]
Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 409, 410, 412, 413, 414, 415, 424, 425, 440, 483, 484, and 600 Office of the Secretary 45 CFR Part 156 Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Basic Health Program, and Exchanges; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to […]
C-TAC Webinar: May 20th @ 11 a.m. Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality and Medicine in Serious Illness Care During COVID-19. REGISTER
Federal Register DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 409, 410, 412, 413, 414, 415, 424, 425, 440, 483, 484 and 600 Office of the Secretary 45 CFR Part 156 Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Basic Health Program, and Exchanges; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response […]
With an aging population that will require more hospice care, it is imperative that hospice leaders be proactive in recruiting and retaining hospice professionals that will be committed to the organization’s mission and vision, their teammates and the hospice industry. Understanding the necessity of a strategic plan to develop an engaged and committed team that stays, we will review and discuss strategies used to identify, empower and retain the very best hospice professionals.
CMS OFFERS “FLEXIBILITIES” TO RELIEVE BARRIERS TO HOSPICE CARE On 4/30 CMS posted “Hospice: CMS Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19.” The document reviews and summarizes the temporary waivers for hospice that are in effect and enacted “for the duration of the emergency declaration.” CMS says the temporary changes are in action to remove healthcare provider […]