Hospice News
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Aetna will continue to provide meals, but beginning in 2024, they will offer fresh foods rather than frozen, to patients that were recently discharged from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Some Aetna health plans will now offer a certain number of hours of personal care assistance for activities of daily living, she indicated.
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. It had long partnered with Kore Cares before officially joining forces. It had long partnered with Kore Cares before officially joining forces.
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Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. The beauty and significance of hospice became personal, forever changing my perspective and guiding me towards this meaningful path.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
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.
Comfort Home Care
JANUARY 5, 2024
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. The shortage of nurses will remain a challenge, and it may take time for supply to meet demand.
1-800-HOSPICE
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Hospice sends nurses, aides, and other caregivers to the homes of patients with advanced, terminal illnesses. Hospice is tailored to symptom control, emotional support, and care coordination during end-of-life care. They were 37% more likely to say they needed more help with personal care.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 27, 2023
Laura is the executive Vice President of Home Well Care Services. She has been a registered nurse for 29 years and has been with Home well for 10 years. She’s also an active member of Women’s Leadership Group Chief and a Care Switch Advisory Board member. Laura Coyle ( 07:58 ): Our nurses can assist with that.
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