Hospice News

JUNE 14, 2023

However, the annual Medicare Trustees Report for 2023 provides a more detailed look at hospice spending. “In our NHE accounting, you will find spending on palliative care or hospice care in the hospital, nursing home and home health care sectors. . ” In 2022, CMS paid $23.9

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2024

You’re going little by little to communities where the community partners are, and giving education to hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices and practices. “Having access to it is one thing, but getting the information is another,” Keith said at the Palliative Care Conference. Utilization is a totally different ball of wax.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While we found that hospice length of stay was longer for those enrolling from the community vs hospital or nursing home settings, we overall found that hospice length of stay among MA enrollees was only slightly longer than for those in [traditional Medicare].” As of 2023, nearly 31.5

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

CommCare’s purchase of Notre Dame’s home health and hospice operations marks the transaction of this divestiture Its nursing home services are next in line as part of a separate deal set to close in 2023. For us, home health is a new business that we believe has great future potential.”.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 25, 2023

“A lot of times you find that they don’t have an option to stay at home, because they can’t afford to bring in support systems or pay for private sitters, and they end up going to a nursing home. That may not be the best solution for the individual or the family, and then PACE can become a solution.”

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Hospice News

MAY 2, 2023

The close of last year had Addus facing “a little bit of bumpiness” in its hospice segment, which company leadership anticipated to trickle over into the first half of 2023. In Q1 2023, Addus’ hospice segment brought in $49.08 million in revenue, a 2.6% increase compared to the same period last year. This also represented 19.5%

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Since 2020, the company has been beleaguered by the staffing shortage, reduced lengths of stay, and disruption in skilled nursing, senior housing, and to some extent acute-care referrals. But some indicators in Q3 point to an upturn in some areas as 2023 approaches. The company saw nursing home admissions jump 6.2%, but sustained a 23.4%

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Hospice News

AUGUST 26, 2022

The payment increases were generally seen as a boon for providers, though some voiced concern about the cut to routine home care, which represents about 97% of the services hospices provide, according to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Though the is not yet final, the proposal included a 4.2%

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. What do you foresee as being different about the hospice industry looking ahead to 2023? More patients are feeling comfortable with clinicians in their homes.

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AlayaCare

MARCH 21, 2023

Key findings in Nucleus Research report from North Country Home Services (NY) reveal 95 percent improvement in accounts-receivable collection, proving that for every dollar invested in AlayaCare, agency realizes $2.50 payback Standout ROI Results: 172 percent ROI 95 percent visit completion Investment payback in 8.4

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MAY 24, 2023

The Theme for Older Americans Month 2023: Aging Unbound This year, the theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound.” Consider offering your time at a senior center, nursing home, or assisted living facility. The post Aging Unbound: All About Older Americans Month first appeared on Freedom Home Care.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. How do you foresee the industry changing as we move into 2023? The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with PointClickCare.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Achieving smooth coordination between hospice care and other health care settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, is critical yet complex due to the need for seamless care transitions and clear communication. We can additionally provide education and support to providers to help them meet and exceed these standards.

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

As 2023 approaches, let's reflect on Alzheimer's dementia in terms of where we are and where we may be going in the future. Frances Shani Parker, Author Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes is available in paperback and e-book editions in America and other countries at online and offline booksellers.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JUNE 5, 2023

In the 25 years since, the OIG has issued multiple and specific CPGs that apply to particular segments of the healthcare industry including Medicare Advantage organizations, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, and clinical laboratories. The OIG intends to publish the GCPG by December 31, 2023.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 4, 2022

Additionally, we received press releases related to CMS Acts to Improve the Safety and Quality of Care of the Nation’s Nursing Homes and CMS Seeks Public Feedback to Improve Medicare Advantage.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. What are some things in the space that you foresee might change as you go into 2023? Or maybe the next couple of years? Palliative care is trending.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 18, 2024

History-Making Change Agents Being a nurse who is an agent of change is closer to the norm than you might first think. Nurses have often been at the forefront of change, with some making history. Nurse change agents can work anywhere, be any nurse, and bring about change in countless ways.

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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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Hospice News

MARCH 13, 2023

While working in family medicine, hospitals and nursing homes, he started “moonlighting” in hospice, which ultimately took his career in a new direction. Croix Hospice’s Dr. Andrew Mayo nationally recognized as one of 110 Chief Medical Officers to Know in 2023 by Becker’s Hospital Review.

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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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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

During the March 1, 2022 State of the Union address, President Biden reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting residents and staff of nursing homes. To support this VBP expansion, CMS cited its own Reports to Congress on the Appropriateness of Minimum Nurse Staffing Ratios in Nursing Homes from 2001.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. What do you foresee as being different about hospice looking ahead to 2023? The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with PointClickCare.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

MARCH 19, 2023

It was common then, and I’m afraid still today, to hear seniors swear they would never “go into a nursing home, because that’s where people go to die.” 1] I do know however, that excellent care is being provided in many LTC homes, most of the time. LTC 2023 How did we get here? billion is to flow over 10 years.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

During high school I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a local nursing home and home health aide. Upon graduation I successfully passed the Licensed Practical Nursing exam and was promoted to Charge Nurse. I retired in May 2023 after 30 years of honorable and faithful service to our great nation.

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 2, 2024

He hopes his research will eventually connect local food producers in Pennsylvania, where he farms, with health care facilities such as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. The American Academy of Nursing aims to advance policymaking and research through its Expert Panel on Environmental and Public Health.

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Chicago Caregiving

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Before she moved, Carolyn Davis, 65, remembers thinking about nursing homes, knowing she wouldn’t want to live in one. If I had to go to a nursing home, I would have to go back into the closet. If I had to go to a nursing home, I would have to go back into the closet. That’s one of my biggest fears.” .

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Minority Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

She’ll graduate with her doctorate in nursing practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in December 2023. Coates is an important nursing leader , and we’re pleased to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2023.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. What do you foresee as being different about the industry looking ahead to 2023? What are you most optimistic about, as well as your biggest concerns?

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Some of my peers agreed that our profession needed to step up with solutions to recruit and educate new nurses differently than our typical four-year programs. Others scoffed at this idea, stating that anything other than our traditional BSN training would water down our nursing pool. Fast-forward two years to 2023.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Howard is an important nursing leader, and we’re pleased to profile her as we celebrate Black History Month with the Black Nursing Leaders Series 2023. In February, we’ll highlight healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 26, 2023

Dr. Geiger is an important nursing leader , and we’re pleased to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2023. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. I immediately loved it!

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AJN Off the Charts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Jasmine Travers The pandemic shone a troubling spotlight on the unnecessary suffering resulting from substandard conditions in nursing homes. On Sep 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule for their widely anticipated minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. What do you foresee as being different about hospice looking ahead to 2023? The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with PointClickCare.

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2023

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. JAMA IM 2021 Hospice Acquisitions by Profit-Driven Private Equity Firms. JAMA Health Forum.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 29, 2022

We really don’t want seniors living at home alone when we know it’s dangerous for them and it’s going to make them end up in the hospital and go to a nursing home. ” No one wants to go to a nursing home. “Let’s talk about ways we can keep you in your home.”

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This discussion took place on September 7, 2023 during the Hospice News ELEVATE Conference. The article below has been edited for length and clarity. Hospice News: I wanted to start by asking where the greatest opportunities for clinical innovation is in hospice care? We have to serve those individuals that are in between.

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