CMS GUIDE program integrates palliative care to improve support and care coordination for dementia patients and caregivers under Medicare Part B, addressing challenges in symptom management and caregiver respite.

Hospices confront rising operational costs, increased audits, and potential Medicare Advantage coverage changes in 2025, impacting hospice care delivery and financial sustainability.

The National Alliance for Care at Home criticizes MedPAC's recommendations affecting home health and hospice services, highlighting risks to patient care.