Medicare and Medicaid regulations provide rules that most Texas providers receiving funds through these programs must follow. These regulations cover many topics vital to people receiving care paid for by the government. Patient rights Medical providers accepting...
Hospice providers play a critical role in supporting Texas patients and their families during end-of-life care. However, like any healthcare organization, hospice providers are not immune to worker issues that can impact the quality of care they provide. Staffing...
Texas hospice care is essential, providing support and end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. Hospice fraud is an unfortunate and growing problem. Some disreputable providers engage in illegal practices, which defraud the government and harm...
A report published in late 2022 revealed how lax oversight and the opportunity to earn significant profits had transformed the end-of-life industry in the United States from a movement based on altruism into a $22 billion business. The investigators discovered that...
Hopice is always a hard decision. If you're in that situation in Texas, you've probably asked yourself what's in your loved one's best interests - whether it would be better for them to stay at home or go to a professional hospice facility. No matter which route you...
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...
