Health care policy initiatives and opportunities that impact care for people living with serious illness and their families.

4 Ways You Can Take Action with CAPC’s New Serious Illness Scorecard

The landscape of care for people living with serious illness has changed. New Scorecard and state reports assess nationwide capabilities and support action among palliative care champions.

DEA Extends Telehealth Flexibilities through December 31, 2025

Prescribing controlled medications via telehealth allows patient care to continue without interruption.

CMS Finalizes the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule

Modest changes continue to reinforce person-centered with focus on preventive activities.

More on Hawaii's Comprehensive Coverage for Palliative Care

Allison Silvers, MBA, explains the benefits of Hawaii's Medicaid coverage.

New Age-Friendly Quality Measure for Hospitals

Hospitals must attest to specific age-friendly capabilities and processes.

2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Released

Mix of positive and negative revenue impacts for palliative care.

Participating Palliative Care Organizations Embrace GUIDE Model

CMS's GUIDE model seeks to improve dementia care with 24/7 support, coordinated services, improved provider reimbursement, and more.

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Announces GUIDE Model Participants

390 organizations to provide holistic, person-centered care to Medicare beneficiaries with dementia.

Medicare Announces Updates to the Enhancing Oncology Model

Changes includes increased base monthly payments and a two-year model extension; second round of applications also open for new participants.

CMS Updates 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Conversion Factor

The conversion factor increased due to the Consolidated Appropriation Act being signed into law.

Telehealth Modernization Act 2024 Introduced

Bill would ensure permanent Medicare payments for telehealth and some telephonic services.

How to Support State Palliative Care Payment Policy Discussions

Palliative care policy experts provide an overview of recent updates at the state level and share tips to increase effectiveness when working with state policymakers.

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