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Valley Health System, Family of Caring Launch Palliative Care Partnership

Hospice News

New Jersey-based Valley Health System is partnering with Family of Caring Healthcare to offer palliative services to their patients. Family of Caring Healthcare System includes 10 health and rehabilitation centers that provide subacute care and rehabilitative services, assisted living, and long-term care.

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U.S. Senate Takes Up Supporting Our Seniors Act

Hospice News

have introduced a bill that would establish a national committee to study long-term care in the United States. . Patients in nursing homes on average were in hospice for 109 days of care in 2019, compared to 95 days among those receiving services in a private residence and 161 days in assisted living.

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CMS to Sunset Look-Alike Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans in 2023

Hospice News

While hospice patients transition to the Medicare benefit for their end-of-life care, some may continue to need their dual-eligibility coverage to address issues that are technically outside the scope of their terminal diagnosis. This can include payment for long-term care or some services provided in assisted living facilities. “In

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CommuniCare Health Services Acquires Transitional Care Company Stonerise

Hospice News

“They are known for their world-class facilities in their communities, and we are committed to continuing the level of quality clinical care and strength of operations for the residents and our employees at our new locations.”. in 2018, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

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First Docs to Expand Nationally With Private Equity Backing

Hospice News

First Docs is a physician-led internal medicine practice that offers a range of health care services and frequently collaborates with hospice, palliative care, and home health providers, among others. CEO Dr. Sanjay Bhatia founded First Docs in 2010, introducing its proprietary 360 Community Medicine Care Model.

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Partners In Care to Launch Clinician Burnout Prevention Program

Hospice News

Oregon-based Partners In Care is developing a program aimed at increasing the well-being of its hospice and home health clinical workforce and minimizing the impacts of burnout. I know that caring for ourselves first can only make us better at caring for others, but sometimes we all need to be reminded of that.”

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Assisted Living Communities: Podcast with Sheryl Zimmerman, Kenny Lam, and Ken Covinsky

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Assisted Living Communities (no longer preferable to call them Assisted Living Facilities, as we learned on the podcast) are…what, exactly? The problem is the tremendous heterogeneity in services offered and quality of care. If you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community you’ve seen one Assisted Living Community. .