Another One Bites the Dust

by Kristin Rowan, Editor Essentia Drops Medicare Advantage Essentia Health is an integrated health system with locations in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The health system offers 285 different services across more than 1,700 locations. They employ more than...

2025 Hospice Final Rule

by Kristin Rowan, Editor 2025 Hospice Final Rule Update On July 30, 2024, CMS issued its final rule for the 2025 Hospice Final Rule Update (CMS-1810-F), with updates to HQRP and HOPE. The rule also finalizes a proposal to change the statistical area delineations. This...