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6 Ways EHR systems impact home care agencies 

AlayaCare

EHR systems serve as a centralized platform that facilitates the seamless sharing of client information among healthcare professionals, reducing the risk of miscommunication and enhancing care coordination. Enhanced documentation and accessibility Gone are the days of sifting through piles of paper documents to find client records.

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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

Interoperability is the foundation of how agencies can continue delivering high quality, personalized care even when the world’s turned upside down. When the spectrum of a client’s care team shares real-time information, that client’s needs are clearly understood, resulting in fewer interventions and a better quality of life.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Home Care Agencies Must Achieve Interoperability

AlayaCare

Interoperability is the foundation of how agencies can continue delivering high quality, personalized care even when the world’s turned upside down. When the spectrum of a client’s care team shares real-time information, that client’s needs are clearly understood, resulting in fewer interventions and a better quality of life.

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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. Editor’s Note: This article has been edited for length and clarity.

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The Future of Home Health Care: Trends and Predictions

Comfort Home Care

For some, Medicare Advantage (MA) may be preferable to traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) due to lower premiums, comprehensive coverage including prescription drugs, predictable costs, care coordination, and in-network provider advantages.

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

1-800-HOSPICE

Hospice is tailored to symptom control, emotional support, and care coordination during end-of-life care. When patients receive too little time in hospice, families are more likely to be dissatisfied with the end-of-life care. They were 37% more likely to say they needed more help with personal care.