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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospice News

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed new approaches for enforcing hospice regulations that will become effective on Jan. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed new approaches for enforcing hospice regulations that will become effective on Jan. During late 2021 and 2022, the U.S.

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How Hospice, Behavioral Health May Cross Paths

Hospice News

Many people living with serious medical illnesses also suffer from comorbid behavioral health issues,” the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) indicated in a 2020 report. Integrating care models could help save money downstream, according to Katherine Suberlak, vice president of clinical services at Oak Street Health. “The

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5 Most Game-Changing Hospice Deals from 2022

Hospice News

billion divestiture of a 60% stake in Kindred at Home’s hospice and personal care segments to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Humana’s two Kindred at Home transactions added notches to the company’s belt as it expands its value-based care portfolio as both a provider and payer. This was Humana Inc.’s

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Home Health Care vs. Home Care: What’s the Difference

Traditions Health

To find home care services that fit your budget, consider the duration and frequency of care and the tasks you need help with. The benefits of home health care Before deciding if home health care is right for you, it’s important to understand the advantages.

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Why You Should Start Hospice Sooner Than Later

Hope Hospice

But the decision is also empowering, because an array of supportive care and assistance becomes available to both the patient and family. Hope’s hospice program also provides: Social workers to assist with medical paperwork and resources. Home health aides for personal care. Nursing is just the start.

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

GeriPal

I’m a geriatrically trained social worker and it was my grandmother. Susan: I got my start working for a member of Congress doing constituent casework and a lot of the casework was supporting older adults with VA, Social Security, Medicare, immigration casework. Acute care is called acute care for a reason.