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Nurse Practitioner Role Named “Best Health Care Job” in 2023

Daily Nurse

News & World Report, for the second year in a row, ranked the nurse practitioner (NP) role first on its “2023 Best Health Care Jobs” list and second on its “100 Best Jobs of 2023” list. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is celebrating the news that U.S

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4 Ways Hospices Are Pursuing Growth in 2023

Hospice News

In 2023, the focus for many is to not only expand their core business but to spread further into the care continuum. The below comments were taken from original interviews, conducted in person and via the phone, throughout early 2023.

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Hospices Expect Forward Momentum on Labor in 2023

Hospice News

Though staffing remains the greatest challenge in 2023, conditions are improving, reported more than half (54%) of hospice and palliative care professionals in this year’s Hospice News Industry Outlook Survey , prepared in collaboration with Homecare Homebase.

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VITAS Expects Recruitment Gains to Spur 2023 Growth, Revenue

Hospice News

The company expects the program to bring in roughly 25 new health care workers each month in 2023 at an estimated cost of $40 million, which VITAS hopes to offset with increased volume as staffing gains drive up capacity. “We Chemed Corp.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? Get expert advice from Smartcare Software — a complete home care EMR company leading the industry in caregiver hiring and retention tools — and download The Ultimate Guide to Improve Caregiver Engagement & Retention for FREE.

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Telling the ‘Story of Hospice’ in 2023: Perspectives from 8 Industry Leaders

Hospice News

If you were to write a book about hospice in 2023, what would you call it? But we’re working to create “Stability” in 2023 by continuing to provide the best care to our patients and investing in the well-being of our employees.

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Smaller Deals Likely to Reign in 2023 Hospice M&A

Hospice News

Though buyers remain hungry for hospice acquisitions, smaller deals will likely be the most prevalent during 2023. Deals 2023 Outlook Report. For 2023, it’s going to be at the same levels and possibly around the 150-transaction ballpark,” Kulik told Hospice News.

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Patient Safety Week 2023

AT Home Care & Hospice

Patient Safety Week 2023 Each year, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is recognized to remind healthcare staff of the importance of promoting patient safety practices. 5 Tips The post Patient Safety Week 2023 appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Aging Media Network Announces 2023 Aspect Awards Winners

Hospice News

Aging Media Network (AMN) is proud to announce the 2023 Aspect Awards winners. Participation from national, regional and local companies, as well as an array of creative agencies, makes the Aspect Awards a powerful benchmark for longevity marketing and creative strategy in 2023.

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Patient Safety Week 2023

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Patient Safety Week 2023 Each year, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is recognized to remind healthcare staff of the importance of promoting patient safety practices. 5 Tips The post Patient Safety Week 2023 appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Leading Nursing Trends for 2023

Nurse.com

The post Leading Nursing Trends for 2023 appeared first on Nurse.com Blog. Nursing is a noble profession that plays a critical role in providing healthcare services to people of all ages and in a variety of settings.

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GeriPal #HPMParty at the 2023 AAHPM / HPNA Meeting in Montreal

GeriPal

Yup, we are restarting the #HPMParty in Montreal at the 2023 AAHPM/HPNA meeting. The post GeriPal #HPMParty at the 2023 AAHPM / HPNA Meeting in Montreal appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional.

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[Webinar recap] 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Home Care Business in 2023 

AlayaCare

In our recent webinar – 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Home Care Business in 2023 – we brought together some of the best in home care to share their insights on how home-based care organizations can capitalize on new strategies to maximize their business growth, while remaining client-focused in 2023.

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2023 Hike for Hope Registration Open

Hope Hospice

For immediate release: January 9, 2023. Hope Hospice has opened registration for its 2023 Hike for Hope, which will take place on Saturday, May 6, at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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Budget 2023: energy support welcome but funding gap remains

Together for Short Lives

HM Treasury has announced that the Energy Price Guarantee, which caps the unit cost of energy for […] The post Budget 2023: energy support welcome but funding gap remains appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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New 2023 Laws Impact End-of-Life Care

Solace

In 2023, some new laws will impact those at the end of life or the people caring for, or grieving, them. The state will begin taking license applications in January of 2023 for manufacturers to apply after a two-year study.

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2023 Top 100 in Experience Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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2023 Leader in Training Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

2023 Award Requirements Have 10+ learners complete at least 1 training course for the year. 2023 Leader in Training Award Winners 4 U Home Health Care 6EMS, LLC A 1 Home Health Care LLC A Better Care Option A Caring Touch Home Health & Hospice A Heavenly Hand Home Healthcare, Inc.

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CMS Extends Hospice VBID Through 2030

Hospice News

In 2023, the number of MA plans will swell to 3,998, up 6% from 2022. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the value-based insurance design demonstration for calendar years 2025 to 2030, including the hospice component.

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Longer Hospice Stays Lead to Larger Medicare Cost Savings

Hospice News

Despite years of scrutiny over the duration of hospice care, new data show that longer stays reduce health care costs in the last year of life by as much as 11%. All told, hospice care — regardless of length of stay — saves Medicare approximately $3.5

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Beekman 1802 Spreads Kindness to Nurses in 2023

Daily Nurse

Beekman 1802 kicks off its new Nurses First initiative today, celebrating hardworking nurses in 2023 with kind surprises, special products, and Kindness Grants throughout the year.

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Social Work Month 2023

Comforcare Home Care

March is National Social Work month, a time to celebrate the great profession of social work. Comforcare supports and appreciates Social Workers

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Hospice VBID: Understanding the 2023 Program Modifications

Hospice News

1, 2023, meaning that some of the program’s rules will change. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has indicated that hospices should ensure that their billing staff is familiar with the 2023 modifications.

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NHPCO Announces 2023 Project ECHO Offerings Focused on Health Equity

NHPCO

January 04, 2023. Recognizing that diversity expands across many dimensions of our identity, the 2023 Project ECHO curriculum focuses on inclusive topics addressing various aspects of diversity and cultural competence in healthcare. Press Release 2023 Press Releases

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Nurse Appreciation: Add These 2023 Dates to Your Calendar

Nurse.com

2023 nurse appreciation events by month. The post Nurse Appreciation: Add These 2023 Dates to Your Calendar appeared first on Nurse.com Blog. Nurses work every day to ensure patients get the care they need — and the comfort and compassion they deserve.

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Reduce missed visits and improve client outcomes by leveraging technology 

AlayaCare

The number one challenge that all home and community care providers face is care worker shortage. Providers need solutions to allow them to deliver more care in the community with their existing resources by increasing utilization and efficiency.

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Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega

GeriPal

JAMA IM 2023 A shout-out to my NPR episode on 1A titled the “State of Hospice Care” DISCLAIMER While we filmed in Montreal during the Annual Assembly, all opinions expressed in this podcast are independent of AAHPM and HPNA, or the Annual Assembly.

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2023 Top Paying Nursing Jobs

Diversity Nursing

Whether you are considering a career in Nursing or are a Nurse looking to switch pathways, something to consider is salary. Many factors play into salary such as location, employer, and experience. Here is a list of this year's highest paying Nursing positions.

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RAND Corp.: Families Report Better Care from Nonprofit Hospices

Hospice News

The families of patients who received care from nonprofit hospices give their providers higher marks on quality than those who went with for-profits, a RAND Corp. study has found.

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CMS Final Rule Gives Hospice 3.8% Pay Raise for 2023

Hospice News

bump in their per diem payments for 2023, according to a final rule published today. Pay Raise for 2023 appeared first on Hospice News. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will give hospices a 3.8%

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2023 Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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AlayaCare Delivers 172 percent ROI for North Country Home Services with 8.4 Month Payback

AlayaCare

payback to $1 dollar invested in AlayaCare MONTREAL, CANADA —21 st March 2023— AlayaCare , an end-to-end home and community-based care platform, today published a report showcasing the return on investment (ROI) results achieved by its customer, North Country Home Services (NCHS).

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Systematic Change Needed to Support Family Caregivers of Hospice Patients

Hospice News

At the same time, the ratio of potential caregivers to seriously ill seniors is expected to shrink to 4-to-1 by 2023, a “sharp decline” from 7-to-1 in 2010, AARP reported.

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Getting the Most Out of the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report Survey (Q&A)

Home Care Pulse

Getting the Most Out of the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report Survey (Q&A) Tuesday, January 24 th, 2023. Tuesday, January 24 th, 2023. Tuesday, January 24 th, 2023. HCP WEBINAR.

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NHPCO Celebrates Hospice and Palliative Care Providers in Nationwide Quality Connections Program

NHPCO

The launch of program year 2023 for QC begins on Wednesday, February 15. Press Release 2023 Press Releases

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2023 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice Award-Winners

Home Care Pulse

Contents: Details & Requirements Award-Winners List About Home Care Pulse Article Contents: About Home Care Pulse Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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Key Trends That Will Shape the Hospice Industry in 2023

Hospice News

Most hospices are sliding into 2023 between a rock and a hard place, beset by headwinds, labor shortages and questions with no easy answers. Government oversight of hospice providers will tighten during 2023.

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Staying Compliant in 2023: What You Need to Know About New York’s Training Requirements

Home Care Pulse

HCP WEBINAR Staying Compliant in 2023: What You Need to Know About New York’s Training Requirements Tuesday March 14th, 2023 Tuesday March 14th, 2023 Tuesday March 14th, 2023 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min Are you ready to meet and exceed state training requirements in 2023?

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Facility-Bound Hospice Patients Less Likely to Get SIA Visits

Hospice News

Hospice providers in facility-based settings may be underutilizing Medicare’s service intensity add-on (SIA). Compared to routine home care, patients receiving the general inpatient level of care (GIP) were 22.8% less likely to have a SIA-applicable visit, according to an analysis by Abt Associates.

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Navigating the VBID hospice benefit in 2023

HEALTHCARE first

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) first launched its value-based insurance design (VBID) model in 2021. The model tests Medicare Advantage health plan innovations designed to reduce Medicare spending and improve the quality and delivery of care for Medicare beneficiaries.

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Why CMS Extended VBID, MA Hospice Carve-In

Hospice News

In 2024, all participating MA plans must submit a health equity plan, whereas in 2023 that requirement applied only to those in the hospice component. Three main factors drove the U.S.

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Hospice, Palliative Care Leaders Foresee a ‘New Normal’ for 2023

Hospice News

Both hospice providers and regulatory agencies are expected to continue efforts toward establishing a new normal, post-pandemic; 2023 could also bring operational impacts associated with the likely lifting of some of the waivers that have been in place during the public health emergency.

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Gentiva Inks Deal to Acquire Heartland Hospice from ProMedica for $710 Million

Hospice News

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023. The hospice, palliative care and personal care provider Gentiva has agreed to acquire Heartland Hospice and other assets from the home-based care company ProMedica. Heartland is valued at $710 million, Bloomberg reported.

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