Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A pilot program by an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reduced per capita health care expenditures at a rural hospital by 70% and admissions by 98%. A key component of the initiative was a “Four Questions” framework for goals-of-care conversations. Clinicians also did home visits with nurses on call 24/7.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
JULY 14, 2022
In direct response to the significant challenges experienced by long term care (LTC) facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its commitment to improving safety and quality of care. Background .
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Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2024
Fewer than half (42.1%) of counties in the United States have some form of home-based palliative care programs in place, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) reported. Families often want pediatric palliative care, but the reimbursement is nearly nonexistent,” Sheehan told Hospice News.
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 26, 2022
You can choose from a surprising array of care settings: inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, schools, long-term care centers, or even correctional facilities. You can care for pediatric patients, students, adults, or geriatric patients. Inpatient hospital units.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
DECEMBER 9, 2021
” that there was likely a shift occurring in post-acute care payment reform AND the fact that there was a technical expert panel (TEP) in place providing feedback and guidance to CMS? Assess the impact of the payment alternative on SNF residents, SNF providers, and the overall Medicare system. Recommend adjustments for adoption by CMS.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Established in 1983, The nonprofit hospice is part of a multi-facility health care system and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The hospice organization in 2015 began considering a “retooling” of its C-suite structure in preparation of rising regulatory oversight, Roa said.
GeriPal
JANUARY 18, 2024
And as of 2015, the survey started to ask folks about cancer history, just some broad questions about lifetime history of cancer and whether they’ve had a cancer diagnosis in the past year. Eric: Just for the aging population, what about long-term care? I know many won’t take folks who have mobility problems.
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