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Avoiding ‘Cannibalizing’ Trends in Hospice Service Diversification

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In addition to hospice, Kirva is in the process of stepping into the palliative care space, according to Hamilton Fried. She recently joined the organization with more than 32 years of health care experience. Its additional services include pediatric, dementia and veterans care.

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Hospices Unpack GUIDE Model’s First Year

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Set to last for eight years, the payment demonstration is designed to improve quality of life for dementia patients and their caregivers by addressing care coordination, behavioral health and functional needs.

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Agrace Takes 3-Pronged Approach to Widening Midwest Footprint

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The Wauwatosa office is home base for our interdisciplinary care team. Additionally, the office will be the central hub for Milwaukee-based patient care coordination, administrative support, team meetings, volunteer coordination and staff training and education.

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How Hospices Leverage Tech to Bolster GUIDE Model Programs

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Etzel oversees the hospice’s dementia program and palliative care services. The Connecticut Hospice is joined by several other hospice and palliative care providers participating in the GUIDE model. These include Alivia Care Solutions, Avow Care Services, Delaware Hospice Inc.,

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New Hospice Locations Unveiled in 2 States as Others Close

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The new location will allow for expanded reach to underserved rural patient populations with limited access to hospice resources, according to Reace Wilson, regional care coordinator at Transitions Hospice. The company provides hospice, palliative care and bereavement in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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New Pediatric Hospice Coming to Fruition, Pushing for Legislation to Improve Access

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The nonprofit has supported Masons Law , a bill recently introduced in Iowa designed to establish regulatory guidelines for pediatric hospice and palliative care centers. If enacted, the legislation may have reverberating impacts on more equitable care delivery beyond just the states borders, she stated.

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani

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I say something like, Palliative care is, in many ways, the apotheosis of great palliative care. Today we talk with Naheed Dosani, a palliative care physician at St. What makes palliative care for people experiencing homelessness challenging? See if you can pick out the moment. Homelessness?