Hospice News

MAY 1, 2024

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) has acquired Utah-based South Davis Home Health and South Davis Hospice. The Pennant Group and its independent operating subsidiaries provide health care services through 111 home health and hospice agencies and 51 senior living communities throughout several states. “This acquisition provides us with an opportunity to further expand in the state of Utah, and will complement our agencies throughout central and northern Utah,” said Pennant CEO Brent Gueriso

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 1, 2024

As the demographics of the United States shift towards a growing elderly population, the need for effective senior care solutions becomes increasingly paramount. For many older adults, particularly those with a desire to age in place, home care services offer a vital bridge between maintaining independence and receiving essential support. This article explores the multifaceted The post The Enduring Significance of Home Care for Our Aging Population appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Heal

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Hospice News

MAY 1, 2024

A rash of states are restructuring their medical licensing requirements to allow more trained clinicians from other countries to find employment in the United States. The trend is an aim to address prolific workforce shortages, including in hospice, but could also have impacts on improving diversity, equity and inclusion. Some states have restructured medical licensing requirements for certain international medical graduates (IMGs) to allow more clinical professionals to work in the United State

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 1, 2024

As the demographics of the United States shift towards a growing elderly population, the need for effective senior care solutions becomes increasingly paramount. For many older adults, particularly those with a desire to age in place, home care services offer a vital bridge between maintaining independence and receiving essential support. This article explores the multifaceted The post The Enduring Significance of Home Care for Our Aging Population appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Hospice News

MAY 1, 2024

The impending demise of the hospice component of U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ value-based insurance design (VBID) model has largely been met with a sense of relief by providers as they plan new initiatives for palliative care in 2025. Launched in 2017 by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), the VBID demonstration tested new approaches to reimbursement across a variety of health care settings.

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American In-Home Care

MAY 1, 2024

As we age, it's essential to prioritize our physical and mental well-being. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through regular physical activity. But now there’s even more reason to prioritize exercise as we grow older. Not only does exercise benefit us physically, it also plays a crucial role in maintaining cognitive function and brain health, particularly for older adults.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 1, 2024

Category: Fundamentals The major categories of pericardial effusion include infection, inflammation, malignancy, trauma and metabolic abnormalities. The effusion may also be associated with aortic disease, connective tissue disease or idiopathic causes.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

MAY 1, 2024

In this episode, Meg Pekarske is joined by Jody Rudman , the leader of Husch Blackwell’s White Collar, Internal Investigations & Compliance group, where they explore the enforcement and privacy issues surrounding artificial intelligence. Jody shares insights on the most common types of cybersecurity issues and how to prevent them. A cutting-edge conversation to help ground you in this emerging area.

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Hospice News

MAY 1, 2024

The FBI has issued a public warning about hospice fraud in the Houston area. The law enforcement agency’s alert comes as program integrity concerns continue in four states, including Texas, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. The agency has received numerous complaints about fraudulent activity among hospices in Houston, according to local news. “It’s a little bit more egregious and distasteful than some of the other Medicare frauds we typically deal with,” FBI Supervisory Special Agent

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Go Hire - HomeCare

MAY 1, 2024

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