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The Case for Integrating Social Determinants Into Palliative Care

Hospice News

Social determinants are non-medical needs that can have a significant impact on the trajectory of patients’ health, such as nutrition, transportation, social or caregiver support, and housing, among others. Social and economic factors like these drive 40% of health outcomes, according to the Better Medicare Alliance.

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Palliative Care News’ Top 5 Stories of 2023

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Nearly 80% of states nationwide have passed at least one or more types of palliative care legislation since 2014, according to Yale University’s Palliative Care Law and Policy GPS data tracker. A look back at Palliative Care News’ five most-read stories this year paints a picture of trends shaping the serious illness care space.

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Amedisys Having ‘Significant Conversations’ with Prospective Palliative Care Partners

Hospice News

Kusserow – who holds a reputation as a successful turnaround executive – held the Amedisys CEO role from 2014 until early 2022. I think more than anybody, we’ve spent a lot of time understanding our workforce, understanding the nursing workforce, understanding our caregivers, what they need and what they do,” Kusserow continued.

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Amedisys Appoints Richard Ashworth as President, CEO and Board Member

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A pharmacist by trade, Ashworth most recently served as president and CEO of Tivity Health (NASDAQ: TVTY), a wellness solutions company that contracts with Medicare Advantage plans, where he was credited with achieving a 300% shareholder return. Previously, he was president of Walgreens Co.,

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10 Hospice News ‘Hidden Gem’ Stories from 2022

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Combined, Asians, African Americans and Hispanics in 2018 represented only 20% of Medicare hospice patients, while the remaining 80% were Caucasian, according NHPCO. The most visible attempt began in 2020 when CMS began allowing Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to cover palliative care as a supplemental benefit.

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Amedisys CEO Gerard ‘Terminated Without Cause;’ Kusserow to Return

Hospice News

.” Kusserow retired as CEO effective April 15 but remained chairman of the board of directors.Kusserow’s first tenure as CEO began in 2014. Factors such as the return of 2% Medicare sequestration and a 62-cent increase in costs-per-visit also impacted earnings. billion from $900 million. million, up from $197.5

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Two Hospices Halt Services Amid Staffing Shortages

Hospice News

The nonprofit hospice and home health provider became Medicare certified in 2006, and is operated by Catholic Community Service. The organization’s volunteers also provided companionship, caregiver respite, therapeutic massages, meal delivery, construction tasks, errands and recording of life histories, among others services.

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