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Voices: ??Dr. Khai Nguyen, National Medical Director, Geriatrician, CHAP

Hospice News

That setting has had the greatest impact on my mind and heart, but my experiences in home-based primary care, hospice in the home, skilled care and long-term custodial care have enabled me to further develop my professional skillset. What is age-friendly care, and why is it important now?

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Is Home Hospice Care A Good Idea?

Seasons Hospice

Something that you may want to think about is the best setting for this care. There are various options, but home hospice care is usually looked at first. What does home hospice care entail? Hospice care is designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process.

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Health Systems Adapt to Changing Environment by Expanding Hospice, Home-Based Care

Hospice News

Initiatives like these allow health systems the opportunity to not only capitalize on growing demand, but also to address a more comprehensive range of their patients’ health needs in the setting that most prefer, according to Angel Vargas, vice president of Care at Home for Kaiser Permanente. Census Bureau. billion in 2021.

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