Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2023 will phase out dual-eligibility special needs look-alike plans within Medicare Advantage. Some hospice patients rely on these plans for other health needs, such as nursing home costs. Close to 12 million people in the United States qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

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Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 26, 2023

T he Best of Home Care ® – Leader in Training award recognizes home care agencies that provide specialized care for clients and career growth for caregivers through a commitment to continuous learning. 2023 Award Requirements Have 10+ learners complete at least 1 training course for the year.

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NHPCO

JULY 10, 2023

For Immediate Release July 10, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – CaringInfo.org , a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a consumer-focused website that offers information on a breadth of topics related to serious illness and end-of-life care.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Malaz: One day I was in internal medicine residency and I had to take care of a patient who was admitted from a nursing home with dementia. For me, right now, the worst thing, my nightmare is dying from dementia alone in a nursing home. People start thinking about putting them in a nursing home. Diane: Huge.

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