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With Telehealth’s Uncertain Future, Hospices Must Be ‘Flexible’

Hospice News

These efforts come at a time when telehealth utilization is making waves in hospice staff and patient engagement, as well as operational efficiency and care coordination. If enacted, the legislation could allow hospices more time and opportunities to collect data on the full scope of impacts of telehealth utilization, Hale said.

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6 Ways EHR systems impact home care agencies 

AlayaCare

Seamless information sharing Effective communication and information sharing are crucial to ensure effective coordination among care providers. Time and cost savings Home care agencies often face challenges related to time management and cost efficiency. As a result, it leads to better health outcomes.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

Hospice News

Melissa Kozak: After identifying frequent shortcomings in care plan adherence by examining survey data on interdisciplinary team care planning and coordination of services, CMS is prioritizing compliance with hospice care plans, making it a focus of new surveyor training requirements.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Home Care Agencies Must Achieve Interoperability

AlayaCare

The full spectrum of a client’s care team working in tandem generates better outcomes – and such visibility can only be achieved when all providers share the same real-time information about a cl ient’s status and needs. Why Interoperability Is Important in Home Care. This has taken on heightened importance during COVID-19.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Home Care Agencies Must Achieve Interoperability

AlayaCare

The full spectrum of a client’s care team working in tandem generates better outcomes – and such visibility can only be achieved when all providers share the same real-time information about a cl ient’s status and needs. Such data interoperability offers the ease of mind that patient information is secured.

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Voices: Josie Aquino, LMSW, ACC,  Director, Product Management, VNS Health

Hospice News

I have channeled my passion for working with underserved communities, beginning as a licensed social worker for a large hospital system, where I experienced firsthand the disparities in healthcare access and limitations in delivering whole-person care. For more information on Voices, please contact sales@agingmedia.com.

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The Future of Home Health Care: Trends and Predictions

Comfort Home Care

Senior in-home care is a crucial part of caregiving in Rockville, MD, and throughout the DMV. At Comfort Home Care, we believe it’s the heartbeat of compassionate support for your loved ones. As the Baby Boomers (aka Boomers) advance in age, becoming well-informed about the dynamic world of home health care becomes vital.

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