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Hospice Providers Getting Mixed Messages on GIP Utilization, Length of Stay

Hospice News

Alongside the bump in GIP reimbursement, CMS included requests for information (RFIs) around access barriers to these services, pointing towards claims data that reflected underutilization. It’s almost as if two pieces aren’t talking to each other on inpatient care,” Gurian said.

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

Hospice News

In this Voices article, Josie Aquino, Director, Product Management, VNS Health talks about how VNS Health is using data and analytics to improve end-of-life care. Additionally, she discusses VNS’s outcomes-driven approach to end-of-life care, and how they are helping other organizations employ a similar approach.

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Hospice Nurse Practitioner Position

High Peaks Hospice

Position Description: The Hospice Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the hospice team to provide hospice care services to patients and families in a variety of patient care settings. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation, assessments, and evaluation of the plan of care.

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HSPN ELEVATE: Hospice Clinical Innovation Trends

Hospice News

That’s really a significant investment that we’ve made and innovation in how we care for staff with personal days, recognition, we have a fleet car program, all the things that we can do to make this the most desirable place to work in our communities. Fried: I think end-of-life care truly needs to be reimagined.

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Population Health, Quality, and Palliative Care: The Role of Public and Private Payors

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

In our discipline of palliative care, understanding the unique needs and characteristics of the population is essential for providing effective and high-quality care. By addressing these dimensions, clinicians enhance the quality of care and the overall well-being of patients.