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Texas families deciding on hospice care for their family members are among the participants involved. The hospice patient might have a will listing their final wishes regarding hospice care, advanced directives and other factors. Some hospice patients prefer their...
Nursing homes in Texas and around the country are dealing with an increased percentage of patients with higher acuity than previously. When patients have complex medical needs and require more care, it can place a strain on the nursing staff within the facility. This...
In the fall of 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule on implementing several changes in Medicare enrollment and eligibility that will reduce gaps for Texas residents when first signing up for Medicare. Special enrollment periods...
Today, it is more difficult for people who live in Texas nursing homes to receive hospice care. In the past, nursing homes had a little more incentive to refer dying patients to hospice. These are the issues that fuel the problem. Nursing home reimbursement based on...
Thousands of people are involved in the healthcare industry in Texas. Unfortunately, workers who have direct contact with patients are experiencing higher incidences of workplace violence. A recent memorandum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
If you have a loved one in Texas who needs end-of-life care, hospice care is a good option to consider. Hospice provides a specific kind of care that makes passing easier and more comfortable for the patient, and it brings peace of mind to the loved ones of the person...
A Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC) audit is an annual check of a hospice's compliance with UPIC guidelines. Texas hospices preparing for an audit should have a plan to identify and correct deficiencies. To prepare, hospices should review the UPIC...
Hospice providers have struggled under the 2014 Budget Control Act. The act reduced Medicare payments to hospice providers and others when the facilities failed to include specific data. The 2% cuts force health care services to work harder to receive complete...
Starting a hospice business in Texas can present a profitable business opportunity. However, you should consider a few key steps in order to ensure that your company achieves success. Market research Before starting a hospice business, you need to conduct market...
CMS has proposed several changes to the regulations that govern Medicare Advantage. Some of the changes affect Medicare Advantage or MA plans in particular, so you'll want to be aware of how CMS's proposed changes might come into play for you in Texas. What does CMS...
