Rural Hospice and Palliative Care – News

CMS: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Approval of Application by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) Inc. for Continued CMS-Approval of Its Hospice Accreditation Program Federal Register

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.

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Stratis Health Builds Framework for Expanding Rural Community-Based Palliative Care

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.

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