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How Coastal Hospice Improved Clinical Outcomes with AI

Hospice News

Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care recently began exploring ways to improve clinical outcomes during the last days of life, an important quality measure in end-of-life care. Established in 1980, Maryland-based Coastal Hospice serves four counties in its home state.

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Calls Grow Louder for Greater Federal Support of Rural Hospices

Hospice News

Calls are growing louder for Congress to build stronger reimbursement and workforce incentives aimed at improving the availability and sustainability of rural-based end-of-life care. NHPCO penned the letter in response to a recent Congressional Hearing on Enhancing Access to Care at Home in Rural and Underserved Communities.

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ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

New Hospice Facility Launches in Arizona Bonnie Irr, a retired hospice nurse, is launching a new inpatient facility in southwestern Arizona to improve end-of-life care access to families in need. Patients will have the option to receive end-of-life care from a hospice provider of their choice.

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How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

Hospice News

Palliative care, pediatric end-of-life care and end-of-life doula (EOLD) services are top of mind for hospices that are diversifying their services in 2024. Most PACE participants are reimbursed through the long-term care programs within Medicare and Medicaid, according to Black.

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How To Help Aging Parents by Planning Ahead

Traditions Health

While this can be a difficult conversation for some families, being properly prepared can help make the transition into senior and end-of-life care easier. 8 Tips for Helping Aging Parents Plan for Senior and End-of-Life Care. Have a Discussion About Senior Care and End-of-Life Care.

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What Services Does Hospice Care Provide for Patients and Families?

Seasons Hospice

Hospice Care For Everyone Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing support and comfort to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. It is designed to enhance patients’ and their families’ quality of life by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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The Differences Between Home Health Care Caregiver Roles

Comfort Home Care

Since 1999 Comfort Home Care has been providing senior care for the residents of Montgomery and Howard Counties in MD, and Washington, DC. We offer several different kinds of home care services, including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, special needs care, and end-of-life care.