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Key Research Trends: Telehealth Impacts, Global Gaps in Hospice, Goal-Concordant Care

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The study points to the potential for telehealth utilization to improve care coordination and quality for dying pediatric populations, researchers stated. Patients, caregivers and family members surveyed rated the telehealth hospice services as “highly satisfactory,” including those from bereavement staff members along with clinicians.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

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How does IDT communication play a role in improving care plans? How important is education and training for family caregivers? Digital resources also encompass support group details for bereavement and specific health conditions, which help maintain strict adherence to the POC.

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LeadingAge to Congress: Reform Hospice Benefit, Fund Palliative Care

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“For those who are electing a truly curative treatment (such as a third-line chemotherapy with the intent to cure the disease), we recommend that the billing remain the same while fixing issues with Part B palliative care to enable a more holistic experience.”

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10 Hospice News ‘Hidden Gem’ Stories from 2022

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Is Bereavement Care Going High Tech? A number of entrepreneurs have emerged with tech solutions that offer grief and logistical support to bereaved families. Different health systems often fail to serve these families because they don’t have the right resources or because it’s very difficult to manage care.”.

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Breaking Down Costs, ROIs of Hospice-Death Doula Partnerships

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Through the arrangement, Goodwin Hospice staff, primarily social workers, refer families to Present for You’s death doula services, particularly when caregivers may need more respite or families are in need of greater touch points and communication, Eulers stated.

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St. Croix’s Strategic Executive Moves; NHPCO’s Ben Marcantonio Named Goodwin Living’s Board VP

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Croix Hospice continues to grow in response to the need for expert hospice care throughout the Midwest,” Bartness said in a statement. Mark Marjala is a proven leader who we are excited to bring on board to support and grow the best hospice caregiving team in the industry.

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Why Do Most People Receive Less Time in Hospice than Recommended?

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Hospice sends nurses, aides, and other caregivers to the homes of patients with advanced, terminal illnesses. 1-3 This three-month minimum promotes hospice’s ability to provide the physical and emotional support that helps patients and their family caregivers. Unfortunately, for most U.S. Hospice is unique among healthcare benefits.