NEW MEXICO Senate January 17, 2023 SB 29 (O’Neill) – this bill amends current law by adding a definition for terminal illness, the process for requesting early release, its review and appeal process. January 23, 2023 SB 168 (Stefanics and Chandler) – this bill allows a hospice nurse to pronounce death in a nursing facility. […]
Texas Register Title 22. Examining Boards Part 11. Texas Board Of Nursing Chapter 221. Advanced Practice Nurses 22 Tac §221.12: The Board adopts amendments to §221.12, relating to Scope of Practice, with changes to the proposed text published in the August 19, 2022. The amendments are necessary to clarify the professional and individual scope of practice for […]
“Family Dynamics And Doctors’ Emotions Drive Useless End-Of-Life Care” Rutgers and researchers of other university developed a behavioral model “that explains a long-standing healthcare mystery: Why do so many terminally ill patients undergo intense last-ditch treatments with little chance of meaningful life extension?” Most people want to die at home, as numerous surveys have shown, […]
Federal News and Information Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Enrollment in PECOS: Faster & Easier Application Process — Coming Summer 2023 Submitting and tracking Medicare Enrollment applications in PECOS is about to get easier and faster. Starting this summer, PECOS will have features to better meet your needs. Watch this 2-minute video or read […]
Four National Hospice Organizations Jointly Call On “CMS And Congress To Advance Program Integrity In Hospice Care Through Effective Oversight” On 1/19, four national hospice organizations sent CMS and key Congressional stakeholders “recommended legislative and regulatory changes to strengthen hospice program integrity.” The media release about the action names the four organizations—LeadingAge, National Association for […]
Federal News and Information Palmetto Provider Self-Determined Aggregate Cap Limitation Form Due February 28, 2023 Hospice providers please be aware of the above. For direction, visit here. Texas News and Information Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) Update The nurse aide registry currently does not have a back log. Renewals […]
American Journal of Nursing Article says, “Hospice Has a Diversity Problem” An article in American Journal of Nursing explores the continuing disparities in hospice care. The article reviews various studies that support this claim, and then offers thoughts and hopes for future improvement. The article begins by bluntly noting, “The typical patient census in hospice […]
Texas Register Part 34. Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners Chapter 781. Social Worker Licensure Subchapter C. Application and Licensing 22 TAC §781.404–The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council proposes amendment §781.404, relating to Recognition as a Council-approved Supervisor and the Supervision Process. The proposed amendment provides more specific details regarding the minimum standards for the […]
Kaiser Health Network Examines how allowing Concurrent Care for Children has Impacted Pediatric Hospice Care The 2020 Affordable Care Act made it possible for California children enrolled in “Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. . .to receive curative” care while enrolled in hospice. Though commercial insurers are not required to cover concurrent care, says […]