Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Most hospices are sliding into 2023 between a rock and a hard place, beset by headwinds, labor shortages and questions with no easy answers. Government oversight of hospice providers will tighten during 2023. Hospices have faced ever-intensifying scrutiny from regulators in recent years. Be ready for regulation.

2023 279

2023 Hospice Hospice aide Medicare 279

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Medicare Hospice Benefit should allow some concurrent care, and Congress should support greater access to palliative care, among other reforms, according to LeadingAge. The senior care advocacy organization wrote to Congressional leaders today calling on lawmakers to devote attention to improving the 40-year-old benefit.

Palliative care 288

Palliative care Palliate Hospice Bereavement 288

Hospice News

MARCH 5, 2024

In case you missed it, Hospice News has launched a new specialty publication for palliative care professionals. You can subscribe to Palliative Care News here: Subscribe today! The Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in will be carved back out by the end of this year.

Demo 147

Demo Hospice Palliative care Medicare 147

Hospice News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Alaska-based Bartlett Regional Hospital recently received approval from legislators to relaunch hospice and home health services nearly a year after a local provider shut down. Bartlett Regional Hospital in January began the process of taking over HHCJ’s hospice and home health patients to fill care delivery gaps in southeast Alaska.

Hospice 220

Hospice 2006 Bathing Bereavement 220

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Offering hospice can be a gamechanger for skilled nursing and assisted living operators looking to stand out from competitors and improve patient reach. Home-based care, including hospice, has become an increasingly attractive space for facility-based health care providers of all walks. Among the 1.6

Assisted living 235

Assisted living Hospice Nursing Nursing home 235

Hospice News

JANUARY 11, 2024

“Our organization here at Empath Health, we’re dedicated to serving every spectrum across our communities and are 100% committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Fleece told Hospice News. That eliminates fragmented care.” The post Empath Health Launches New PACE Center appeared first on Hospice News.

2012 243

2012 Social worker Care coordination Care coordinator 243

Hospice News

JUNE 23, 2023

The nonprofit health plan CareSource has signed a definitive agreement to partner with Radiant Alliance, a new entity formed by Metta Healthcare and United Church Homes. The creation and subsequent partnership with Radiant Alliance will bring a hospice and palliative care company and senior living operator under the auspices of a payer.

Palliative care 205

Palliative care Palliate Hospice 2013 205

Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The possibility exists that hospice care will change more in the next few years than it has during the previous four decades. The Medicare Hospice Benefit turned 40-years-old in 2022, and in that time the program has remained fundamentally unchanged.

Hospice 227

Hospice Medicare Palliative care 2020 227

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Salt Lake City-based Bristol Hospice has developed a branded program designed to help their patients get better sleep, which can significantly impact quality of life. Bristol Hospice, which is backed by the private equity firm Webster Equity Partners, employs more than 3,000 staff in close to 80 locations across 18 states.

Care coordination 224

Care coordination Care coordinator 2020 Hospice 224

Hospice News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) recently finalized hospice payment rule. The concern, however, is that hospices lack the financial support and incentives needed to bridge barriers, with reimbursement a main point of contention, he said.

2024 177

2024 Hospice End-of-life care Social work 177

Hospice News

MAY 30, 2023

Though nonprofit hospices now represent a smaller slice of the industry than in years past, they continue to care for more than half of patients in the United States who elect the benefit. The number of hospices operating nationwide rose to 5,3,58 in 2021, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.

2023 240

2023 Hospice 2014 Palliative care 240

Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2024

A range of palliative care joint ventures , care collaborations and partnerships have evolved in recent years as more health care providers work to address the needs of a swelling aging population. One is in our joint venture partners that are already in the high-acuity space, such as those offering hospital-at-home [care].

Palliative care 265

Palliative care Palliate Geriatrics Medical director 265

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

California-based Legacy Health Endowment recently launched a program to improve care coordinations and seniors’ awareness around their community-based health care options, including hospice. Legacy’s Person-Centered Care program aims to help rural-dwelling seniors to age in place. s service line.

Hospice 219

Hospice Housekeeping Social worker Caregiver 219

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As health and hospital systems show a growing interest in home-based care, the competitive landscape for hospices could change — both in terms of market share and staff recruitment. . Some hospice providers feel that this represents a conflict of interest for health systems,Dresang said.

Hospice 203

Hospice End-of-life care Healthcare Palliative care 203

Hospice News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

These cover the innovative partnerships, new technologies, pediatric care, health equity and other key developments in the hospice space. Pandemic Pushes Death Doula Awareness, Hospices Seek Strengthened Ties. Hospice Sustainability Rides Hand in Hand With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

2022 207

2022 Hospice Grief Palliative care 207

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

South Dakota-based Avera@Home recently formed a joint venture with personal care provider Kore Cares in a move that grew its service line and geographic reach in the state. Avera@Home Hospice offers hospice, home health and home medical equipment services throughout the Upper Midwest.

Housekeeping 224

Housekeeping 2030 2016 2018 224

Hospice News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Hospitalized patients with longer stays and uncontrolled pain and symptom management are also eligible to receive these inpatient palliative services, which include goals of care discussions, care coordination, pain and symptom management, as well as spiritual and emotional support, among others.

Housekeeping 194

Housekeeping Palliative care Registered Nurse Palliate 194

Hospice News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth, to talk abou t the most common deficiencies found in hospice plans of care, and how Citus is helping providers to address them. Hospice News: What are the most common deficiencies found in hospice plans of care?

2026 147

2026 Bereavement Download Document 147

Hospice News

MARCH 10, 2023

Croix Hospice recently made changes to its executive team. Croix provides hospice to nearly 4,000 patients daily across the Midwest. The hospice promoted Eric Lewis to chief accounting officer, who joined St. Croix Hospice since 2018, previously serving as director of marketing and communications. Shake Ups in St.

Palliative care 214

Palliative care 2021 Housekeeping Palliate 214

Hospice News

JUNE 5, 2023

“Without a palliative care benefit, these are non-revenue services that providers worry about sustaining not only for patients, but also their interdisciplinary teams,” Bowman told Hospice News. Palliative care is also part of the hospice component of the MA value-based insurance design (VBID) demonstration.

Palliate 202

Palliate Palliative care Medicare Care coordination 202

Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2023

So, with Main Line building this program, our job as an ACO is to stratify populations based on data,” Souder told Hospice News. The serious illness population was a population of focus for us for longitudinal care management, and we needed a toolbox for our providers and for our care coordinators.

Palliative care 160

Palliative care Palliate Social worker Chaplain 160

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

When his home health nurse visited him the day after he returned home, I asked if we also could have a home health aide. “If I attended a home care conference last week and had an opportunity to listen to the directors of home care, home health and hospice organizations discuss their business.

Caregiver 52

Caregiver Care coordination Care coordinator Home health nurse 52

Comforcare Home Care

MAY 31, 2022

When it comes to private duty care how do we set Comforcare apart from other home care agencies.here are 5 good reasons to differentiate Comforcare from other agencies. DementiaWise is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for incorporating the evidence-based Dementia Care Practice.

Long-term care 52

Long-term care Home care agency Care coordination Care coordinator 52

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

AUGUST 11, 2023

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.

Palliative care 40

Palliative care Palliate 2015 Care coordination 40

Home Care Pulse

JUNE 27, 2023

17: How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions Michelle Cone and Laura Coyle of HomeWell Care Services address why home care plays a crucial role in reducing hospital readmissions, how they're prioritizing this at HomeWell, and what they would suggest as the first step to improving outcomes.

Home care agency 89

Home care agency Home care Caregiver Registered Nurse 89

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This year has brought both tumultuous challenges and evolving opportunities for hospices that will steer hospice leadership during 2024. Hospice News spoke with a group of industry leaders about the most impactful forces that will shape the space in the coming year. CEOs and other hospice executives also noted emerging themes.

2024 251

2024 Hospice 2030 Medicare 251

Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Hope Hospice is publishing a five-part monthly series about common family caregiver mistakes. This series is written by Debbie Emerson , MS, Hope Hospice Community Health Educator. Revisit Part 2: Not Hiring In-Home Help. You may want to investigate using grocery and pharmacy delivery services and in-home care agencies.

Caregiver 52

Caregiver Download Homecare Article 52

Hospice News

JUNE 1, 2022

In enacted, the recently reintroduced Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA) could make a dent in the recruitment barriers that hospices keep hitting. Hospice] has to become a part of the education of medical students, nursing and social workers at large,” Lee told Hospice News.

Hospice 276

Hospice Social worker Palliative care Social work 276

Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 5, 2020

You may want to investigate using grocery and pharmacy delivery services and in-home care agencies. The Family Caregiver Alliance has an excellent article that covers almost everything you need to know about hiring in-home care. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how easy, reliable, and safe the shopping services are.

Caregiver 52

Caregiver Download Homecare Article 52

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Technology, cost control, and family caregiver support have emerged as cost-saving strategies as headwinds mount for hospice providers. Efficiency has become a watchword in the hospice space. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) raised hospice per diems by 3.8% While we believe the 3.8% 3 cost-saving strategies.

Hospice 229

Hospice 2020 Caregiver Medicare 229