Rural Health
News by Topic: Hospice and palliative care
Nov 12, 2024 - Announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the approval of the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) for continued recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospices that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs. This approval is applicable from November 20, 2024, through November 20, 2029.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 16, 2024 - Describes rural-specific needs when offering community-based palliative care. Discusses community involvement, planning for palliative care in a community, and payment models.
Source: Hospice News
Oct 7, 2024 - Highlights the work of the South Texas VA in offering telehealth for palliative and Long COVID care and their recent designation as a Nationally Designated Telehealth Hub. Discusses the challenges in access to care for veterans in rural areas.
Source: VA News
Oct 1, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) making technical and typographical corrections to the August 6, 2024, final rule. This correction is effective October 1, 2024.
Source: Federal Register