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Hospices Stepping Up Performance on Visits-in-Last-Days-of-Life Measure

Hospice News

Hospices, in aggregate, are showing improvement on the quality measure for visits in the last days of life. The number of registered nurse and social worker visits during a patient’s final week is one of the seven quality measures that CMS uses to evaluate providers. In 2019, for example, the percentage was 66%.

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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

Hospice News

The hospice chaplain shortage is reaching a tipping point. As they work to recruit and retain their chaplain labor force, hospices are contending with a barrage of issues that also can impact patient access. When someone is overwhelmed, it is impossible for them to provide quality care.”. A shrinking labor pool.

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Caring for the Caregivers: Keys for Helping Family Members in Palliative Care Roles

Hospice News

“[Family members as caregivers] are chronically overlooked by our health care system, even as care decisions and delivery happen in the home more than ever before. This lack of recognition has led to a lack of support,” Steven Lee, co-founder and CEO of ianacare, told Hospice News.

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Hope Hospice Merger Announcement

Hope Hospice

November 30, 2023 — By the Bay Health, Mission Hospice & Home Care, and Hope Hospice today announced they will merge to become the largest independent not-for-profit hospice network in Northern California, uniquely positioned to provide compassionate care and impactful community services to more patients and families throughout the region.

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Government Funding Bill Extends Telehealth Flexibilities, Averts Cap Cut

NHPCO

As NHPCO advised its members in a Member Alert this morning, the legislation contains measures that will affect hospices positively and negatively. Telehealth extension: The legislation extends hospice telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2024, which were initially enacted as part of the CARES Act in 2020.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

The thing that sets them apart from each other is the type of patient that each service is tailored to. The priorities and outcomes of the two types of care can also be quite different. What Are The Similarities of Hospice and Home Health? Hospice is indicated for end of life care for patients with a terminal illness.

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Is Home Hospice Care A Good Idea?

Seasons Hospice

There are plenty of ways to get care and support while making sure that everyone involved is taken care of. One of the biggest support systems is hospice care. Hospice care is a type of medical care that focuses on providing comfort and support to people who are terminally ill.