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Hospice Special Focus Program Playbook for Members Will Help Guide Media, Patient Relations
The Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP) was developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify and improve the performance of hospice providers struggling to meet quality standards. As part of the 2020 HOSPICE Act, the SFP was intended to strengthen oversight, promote quality improvements, and ensure compliance among underperforming hospices. However, […]
Read MoreCalifornia Delays Minimum Wage Hike for Health Care Workers Until July 1
On May 31, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 828, a bill authored by state Senator Maria Elena Durazo (D-26), delaying the start of minimum wage increases for health care workers by one month from its originally planned beginning on June 1, 2024. The new start date is now July 1, aligning with the state’s […]
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