Strong Industry Fundamentals Sample Clauses

Strong Industry Fundamentals. Since 2000, Medicare has instituted several rate increases and, most recently, increased reimbursements rates by 2.3% effective January 1, 2005. CMS announced on November 3, 2005 a 2.8% increase in home health reimbursement; however, on February 1, 2006, Congress acted to hold constant existing reimbursement rates for 2006 (except for a 5% rural add-on premium reflected in reimbursement rates for specifically defined rural areas of the country for calendar 2006). Similarly, Medicare has also increased rates for hospice services since 2000, with the most recent increase of 3.3% for fiscal year 2005 (bringing the routine care rate to approximately $122 per-patient day); however, there has been increased focus on average length of stay. Homecare is more cost effective than facilities-based care and benefits from positive demographic trends (i.e., an aging population). As government payers continue to search for better, more affordable healthcare, the Company believes home health and hospice care will continue to be among the most attractive options. The Company also believes home health and hospice agencies can provide the same, if not better, care than hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. The chart below demonstrates the cost effectiveness of home health and hospice agencies. Cost of Care Comparison 2001 2002 2003 2004 (1) Hospital charges per day $ 3,069 $ 3,164 $ 3,354 $ 3,502 Skilled nursing facility charges per day 422 444 465 493 Home health charges per visit 105 108 109 NA Hospice charges per covered day of care 125 128 123 127
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