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Voices: Michael Porpora, President – Hospice Division, OnePoint Patient Care

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by OnePoint Patient Care. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Michael Porpora, President – Hospice Division, OnePoint Patient Care, to talk about the current state of hospice pharmacy, technology and staffing. I was amazed at how she was able to handle it all.

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The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care? 

Minority Nurse

Unfortunately, this approach fails to consider the long-term impact on patient care and the loss of invaluable experience and expertise that seasoned nurses possess, which is critical to the success of novice nurses. Impact on Patient Care The consequences of laying off seasoned nurses can have a negative impact on patient care.

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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. Ponder- Stansel, Alivia Care. NYSE: EHAB). “The

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2023 NHPCO Facts and Figures Report Now Available

NHPCO

The findings in this report reflect patients who received care in Calendar Year (CY) 2021, or Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, provided by hospices certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and reimbursed under the Medicare Hospice Benefit. However, this year started to see the return to pre COVID-19 levels in some areas.

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Voices: Maxwell Healthcare’s Jennifer Maxwell on How to Prepare for 2023

Hospice News

When I think about patient care and clinicians in the field, quality training, processes and technology are my top priorities. increase for 2023 when you put all of the data together. Additionally, the final rule delayed the OASIS for all patients, regardless of payer, and it changed the VBP modeling years from 2019 to 2022.

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BCEN Names 2023 Distinguished Award Winners

Daily Nurse

BCEN announces the 2023 winners of the annual national BCEN Distinguished Awards , recognizing one top board-certified RN in emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight, and critical care ground transport nursing specialties. Meet the 2023 BCEN Distinguished Award honorees.

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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. The community’s participation helps Hope Hospice care for more than 2,000 East Bay neighbors each year. Saturday, May 6, 2023.

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