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Payers to CMMI: We Need a Standardized Definition for Palliative Care

Hospice News

A group of health plans, policymakers, and insurance companies recently told the Center for Medicare & Medicare Innovation (CMMI) that they needed a standardized definition for palliative care in order to improve access. The definition of palliative care that is out there is something that’s an intangible.

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Caring for Abusive Parents

Chicago Caregiving

Does the parent need help meeting daily needs, such as bathing and eating? An objective person to talk to — such as a friend, counselor, social worker, or support group — can help, Bilkey says. Try not to feed into that. He suggests questions such as: What is each person’s financial situation? Is the parent still abusive?

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Caring for Someone with ALS

Traditions Health

In this article, we review the definition of ALS, common ALS symptoms, and how you can better help and support your loved one by seeking the assistance of hospice care services. Eventually, all the muscles that a person can control are affected, forcing the person to use a ventilator and/or feeding tube. What is ALS?

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