VNAs of Vermont This week is Vermont Advance Directive Week which precedes National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16. This annual observance reminds us to be sure we have a plan in place for our health should we not be able to advocate for our own health care decisions.
Have you made plans for your care in case of medical emergency or serious illness? Click on the links below for important information and tools to help you create your plan and have a conversation about it with your loved ones.
Federal Update: New Proposed Hospice Rule
On Friday, March 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed FY2024 hospice rule.
The proposed rule contains a small annual payment update of 2.8 percent, alongside proposed updates to the hospice wage index and the aggregate cap, and a long list of regulatory updates.
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